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The rules of algebra (ars magna)

by Girolamo Cardano, T. Richard Witmer, Øystein Ore

First published in 1545, this work in the history of mathematics presents the first principles for solving cubic and biquadratic equations. This edition features an English translation from the original Latin, adapted to modern mathematical syntax.

Accession 15874 ISBN 9780486458731 Publisher Dover Publications, Inc.
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