SSC
WORLD HISTORY
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With mathematics Egyptians and Sumerians were able to make new military advancements.
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With mathematics Egyptians and Sumerians were able to calculate the dimensions of their advanced building structures.
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With mathematics Egyptians and Sumerians were able to figure out their forms of writing.
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With mathematics Egyptians and Sumerians were able to figure out where to sell their goods.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Mesopotamians developed a highly sophisticated mathematical system with a sexagesimal place-notation (a base of 60 whereas the present-day base is 10). This system included addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, algebra, geometry, reciprocals, squares, and quadratic equations.
Detailed explanation-2: -Quadratic equations The ancient Egyptians were the first civilization to develop and solve second-degree (quadratic) equations. This information is found in the Berlin Papyrus fragment. Additionally, the Egyptians solve first-degree algebraic equations found in Rhind Mathematical Papyrus.
Detailed explanation-3: -The symbol for 10 was a small arc inscribed in an angle, and 60 was represented by a triangle. This retained the decimal/sexagesimal system. Numerous clay tablets uncovered in Mesopotamia reveal that by 2000 BCE the Mesopotamians had a fully developed number system, which is partly decimal and partly sexagesimal.