A Conversation for The History Behind The Quadratic Formula

sridharacharya

Post 1

bluer

sridharacharya, an indian mathematician, gave the actual formula in the 9th-10th century.


sridharacharya

Post 2

Dr Hell

Hi, good point. Between Brahmagupta and Baskhara you will probably find many mathematicians who came close to the final formula, but it was Baskhara who gave the complete form (i.e. with two solutions). In any case, let those heroes not go unsung - thanks for the mention!


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