Title
Mathematical Treasure: François Viète’s Opera Mathematica
Department
Mathematics
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-2018
Abstract
A look at the rare 1646 book Opera Mathematica by François Viète, including images for classroom use. Viète was one of the first to use letters to represent known and unknown quantities as algebra was becoming more symbolic.
Recommended Citation
Huffman, Cynthia J. Ph.D., "Mathematical Treasure: François Viète’s Opera Mathematica" (2018). University Author Reception Submissions. 11.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/uar_submissions/11
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Comments
https://www.maa.org/press/periodicals/convergence/mathematical-treasure-fran-ois-vi-te-s-opera-mathematica