Mathematics History Flashcards
HUMAN MIND AND CULTURE HAVE DEVELOPED A FORMAL SYSTEM FOR RECOGNIZING, CLASSIFYING, AND EXPLOITING PATTERNS CALLED
MATHEMATICS
Counting early in egypt
10 is
A hobble for cattle
Counting early in egypt
100 is represented by a
Coiled Rope
Counting early in egypt
1000 is represented by a
Lotus Flower
Counting early in egypt
Million was represented by a
God with his hands raised in adoration
Counting early in egypt
10,000 is represented by a
Finger
Counting early in egypt
100,000 is represented by a
Frog
MATHEMATICS IN ANCIENT EGYPT IS COMPOSED OF FOUR MAIN OPERATION. ADDITION, SUBTRACTION, MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION WHICH IS ALSO USED NOWADAYS. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS INSTEAD OF NUMBERS THEY USE SYMBOLS
CALLED
HIEROGLYPHICS/COUNTING GLYPHS.
Finite or Infinite Sequences?
{1,2,3,4,5}, {2,4,6,8,10}
Finite Sequences
Finite or Infinite Sequences?
{1,2,3…}
Infinite Sequences
Formula of arithmetic sequence
an = a1 + (n-1)d
Formula of geometric sequence
an = a1r^n-1
Fibonacci sequence was invented by the italian _________ (1180-1250) who is known in mathematical history by several names
Leonardo Pisano Bigollo