Many algebra problems use x as a variable ... Ancient Egyptian mathematicians, who are perhaps best known for their geometric advances, were skilled in solving simple algebraic problems.

THIS is far from being a mere reprint of the first edition; in fact, it is in great part a new work, which, in conjunction with Tannery's critical edition of the “Arithmetica,” makes ...

Richard Feynman once made a statement to the effect that the history of mathematics ... In more advanced physics, Clifford's algebra — he called it 'geometric algebra' — is now well recognized ...