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Addition
Part of Charles Babbage's Difference Engine including the addition and carry mechanisms
Part of Charles Babbage's Difference Engine including the addition and carry mechanisms
A circular slide rule
A circular slide rule
Algebra
The word algebra comes from the title of al-Khwarizmi's book Al-Jabr.
The word algebra comes from the title of al-Khwarizmi's book Al-Jabr.
The Rhind Mathematical Papyrus from ancient Egypt, dated c. 1650 BCE, is one of the earliest documents discussing algebraic problems.
The Rhind Mathematical Papyrus from ancient Egypt, dated c. 1650 BCE, is one of the earliest documents discussing algebraic problems.
Al-Khwarizmi, considered the 'father of algebra' for systematizing algebra as an independent mathematical discipline
Al-Khwarizmi, considered the 'father of algebra' for systematizing algebra as an independent mathematical discipline
Garrett Birkhoff developed many of the foundational concepts of universal algebra.
Garrett Birkhoff developed many of the foundational concepts of universal algebra.