[lit-ideas] Re: Archimedes
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- Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2007 00:37:06 EST
Does one have to have a concept of an equation to have a grasp of algebra?
Just wondering.
Julie Krueger
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1/20/2007 10:58:00 P.M. Central Standard Time From: _rpaul@xxxxxxxxx
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> Archimedes used algebra in several of his engineering marvels.
I wonder where he does this? I'd be surprised if Archimedes had any
clear notion of an equation (but I'm ready to be surprised).
Robert Paul
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