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Egyptian mathematics

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The Egyptians are known for being ahead of their time in comparison to some civilisations that came after them. This free course, Egyptian mathematics, looks at how the Egyptians solved mathematical problems in everyday life and the technology they used. An understanding of this area has only been possible following the translation of the Rosetta Stone.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Egyptian mathematics
  • 1 Egyptian mathematics
  • 1.1 Mathematics in Egyptian history
  • 1.1.1 The Rhind papyrus
  • 1.1.2 Egyptian calculation
  • 1.1.3 More information about the Rhind papyrus
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Acknowledgements

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