Series of problems in Arabic algebra: The example of ʿAlī al-Sulamī

In his introductory book on algebra ʿAlī al-Sulamī (10th c.) pays careful attention to the arrangement of his 78 worked-out problems, balancing his borrowings with his overall structure. His collection is put into context by comparing it with the problems in the books of three other early Arabic alg...

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Main Author: Oaks Jeffrey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2015-01-01
Series:SHS Web of Conferences
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/20152200005