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20 Jun 2022, 07:30
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Question 1
C
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Although the term ‘algebra’ is now in universal use, various other appellations were used by the Italian mathematicians during the Renaissance. Some Italian writers termed it the Regula rei et census, the rule of the thing and the product, or the root and the square. The principle underlying this expression is probably to be found in the fact that it measured the limits of their attainments in algebra, for they were unable to solve equations of a higher degree than the quadratic or square.
Franciscus Vieta (Francois Viete) named it Specious Arithmetic, on account of the species of the quantities involved, which he represented symbolically by the various letters of the alphabet. Sir Isaac Newton introduced the term Universal Arithmetic, since it is concerned with the doctrine of operations, not affected on numbers, but on general symbols.
Notwithstanding these and other idiosyncratic appellations, European mathematicians have adhered to the older name, by which the subject is now universally known.
It is difficult to assign the invention of any art or science definitely to any particular age or race. The few fragmentary records, which have come down to us from past civilizations, must not be regarded as representing the totality of their knowledge, and the omission of a science or art does not necessarily imply that the science or art was unknown. It was formerly the custom to assign the invention of algebra to the Greeks, but since the decipherment of the Rhind papyrus by Eisenlohr this view has changed, for in this work there are distinct signs of an algebraic analysis. The particular problem---a heap (hau) and its seventh makes 19---is solved as we should now solve a simple equation; but Ahmes varies his methods in other similar problems. This discovery carries the invention of algebra back to about 1700 B.C., if not earlier.
Franciscus Vieta (Francois Viete) named it Specious Arithmetic, on account of the species of the quantities involved, which he represented symbolically by the various letters of the alphabet. Sir Isaac Newton introduced the term Universal Arithmetic, since it is concerned with the doctrine of operations, not affected on numbers, but on general symbols.
Notwithstanding these and other idiosyncratic appellations, European mathematicians have adhered to the older name, by which the subject is now universally known.
It is difficult to assign the invention of any art or science definitely to any particular age or race. The few fragmentary records, which have come down to us from past civilizations, must not be regarded as representing the totality of their knowledge, and the omission of a science or art does not necessarily imply that the science or art was unknown. It was formerly the custom to assign the invention of algebra to the Greeks, but since the decipherment of the Rhind papyrus by Eisenlohr this view has changed, for in this work there are distinct signs of an algebraic analysis. The particular problem---a heap (hau) and its seventh makes 19---is solved as we should now solve a simple equation; but Ahmes varies his methods in other similar problems. This discovery carries the invention of algebra back to about 1700 B.C., if not earlier.
1. According to the passage, algebra during the Renaissance was
I. limited in its mathematical potential.
II. used only by mathematicians.
III. called by many names.
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and III only
D. II and III only
E. I, II, and III
I. limited in its mathematical potential.
II. used only by mathematicians.
III. called by many names.
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and III only
D. II and III only
E. I, II, and III
2. The passage focuses primarily on:
A. the naming of algebra
B. math in the Renaissance
C. the history of algebra
D. the invention of math
E. important figures in mathematics
A. the naming of algebra
B. math in the Renaissance
C. the history of algebra
D. the invention of math
E. important figures in mathematics
3. Which of the following questions is NOT answered by the passage?
A. What term did Sir Isaac Newton use for algebra?
B. Who invented algebra?
C. What kinds of equations could the Italians solve during the Renaissance?
D. Who was the first person to use letters in a symbolic manner?
E. What other names did people use for algebra?
A. What term did Sir Isaac Newton use for algebra?
B. Who invented algebra?
C. What kinds of equations could the Italians solve during the Renaissance?
D. Who was the first person to use letters in a symbolic manner?
E. What other names did people use for algebra?
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12 Oct 2023, 23:21
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Explanation
1. According to the passage, algebra during the Renaissance was
Difficulty Level: Hard
Explanation
The passage provides information about the nature of algebra during the Renaissance. Let's break down the statements according to the passage:
I. The passage states that during the Renaissance, mathematicians were unable to solve equations of a higher degree than the quadratic or square. This suggests that algebra during this period was limited in its mathematical potential.
II. The passage does not specifically state that algebra was used only by mathematicians during the Renaissance. It mentions various Italian mathematicians and their different names for algebra, but it doesn't exclude the possibility that others might have used algebra as well. Therefore, we cannot definitively conclude that algebra was used only by mathematicians.
III. The passage mentions that various appellations or names were used by Italian mathematicians for algebra during the Renaissance. This implies that algebra had multiple names during this period.
Based on the information provided in the passage, we can conclude that:
I. Algebra during the Renaissance was limited in its mathematical potential.
III. Algebra during the Renaissance had various names or appellations.
Therefore, the correct answer is C) I and III only.
Difficulty Level: Hard
Explanation
The passage provides information about the nature of algebra during the Renaissance. Let's break down the statements according to the passage:
I. The passage states that during the Renaissance, mathematicians were unable to solve equations of a higher degree than the quadratic or square. This suggests that algebra during this period was limited in its mathematical potential.
II. The passage does not specifically state that algebra was used only by mathematicians during the Renaissance. It mentions various Italian mathematicians and their different names for algebra, but it doesn't exclude the possibility that others might have used algebra as well. Therefore, we cannot definitively conclude that algebra was used only by mathematicians.
III. The passage mentions that various appellations or names were used by Italian mathematicians for algebra during the Renaissance. This implies that algebra had multiple names during this period.
Based on the information provided in the passage, we can conclude that:
I. Algebra during the Renaissance was limited in its mathematical potential.
III. Algebra during the Renaissance had various names or appellations.
Therefore, the correct answer is C) I and III only.
13 Oct 2023, 07:54
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Can you give the explanation for the second question?
