Daniela Alvarez- History of Algebra

  • 300 BCE

    Problem solving in Egypt and Babylon

    Evidence from about 300 BC indicates that the Egyptians also knew how to solve problems involving a system of two equations in two unknown quantities, including quadratic (second-degree, or squared unknowns) equations.
  • 100 BCE

    How old is algebra?

    The Chinese began to publish their own algebra writings around 100 BC.