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Mesopotamian Mathematics - MathHistory - N J Wildberger

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This lecture examines the arithmetic of Mesopotamian civilizations, focusing on the Babylonian sexagesimal system, algorithms, quadratic equations, multiplication, and reciprocal tables.

Syllabus

Intro
Sumerians
Ancient Babylonian Algorithms
Solving Quadratic Equations
Tables
Multiplication
Sexagesimal
Reciprocal Table

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Insights into Mathematics

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