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EGYPTIAN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Egyptians created numbers and mathematical concepts which was needed when ____
A
trading
B
farming
C
they were in school
D
building pyramids
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -They used simple math to make such a great pyramid . They used the Pythagorean Theorem, trigonometry and simple algebra. They also measured the angle of each direction so that each side of the pyramid was facing exactly north, south, east and west.

Detailed explanation-2: -It was made out of 186 stones weighing an average of 2.2 tons each. Twelve quarrymen carved 186 stones in 22 days, and the structure was erected using 44 men. They used iron hammers, chisels and levers (this is a modern shortcut, as the ancient Egyptians were limited to using copper and later bronze and wood).

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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