Systems of Equations in Elamite Mathematics
Nasser Heydari, Kazuo Muroi
TL;DR
This paper examines the systems of equations found in Elamite mathematical texts from Susa, analyzing the methods used by scribes to solve these equations and shedding light on ancient mathematical practices.
Contribution
It provides a detailed analysis of Elamite systems of equations and the problem-solving approaches of Susa scribes, revealing insights into ancient mathematics.
Findings
Identification of various types of systems of equations in SMT
Description of scribal methods for solving equations
Insights into the mathematical reasoning of Susa scribes
Abstract
This article studies the systems of equations appearing in the Susa Mathematical Texts (\textbf{SMT}) and the different approaches used by the Susa scribes to solve them.
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Taxonomy
TopicsHistory and Theory of Mathematics · Ancient Near East History · Ancient Egypt and Archaeology