Trivia: Who is the father of Algebra?
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Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi
Key Contributions:
He was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and scholar from the Islamic Golden Age.
His book, "Kitab al-Mukhtaṣar fi Ḥisab al-Jabr wal-Muqabala" (The Compendious Book on Calculation by Completion and Balancing), introduced systematic solutions to linear and quadratic equations.
The word "algebra" comes from "al-Jabr," a term from his book.
His work laid the foundation for modern algebra, influencing European mathematics through Latin translations.
He also introduced Hindu-Arabic numerals to the West, which later became the modern decimal system.
Al-Khwārizmī's legacy remains essential in mathematics, computer science, and engineering today!
