Unpublished paper, 'Demonstration of a general formula for the resolution of equations' by John Hibernus
Reference number: AP/2/13
Date: early 19th century
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Hibernus illustrates his general formula for solving equations in the fifth degree and higher degrees using proofs. An ink inscription along the left margin of the first page reads 'Hibernus on Equations, no date'.
Subject: Mathematics
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- AP/2/13
- Earliest possible date
- early 19th century
- Physical description
- Ink on paper
- Page extent
- 4 pages
- Format
- Manuscript
Creator name
John Hibernus
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John Hibernus, Unpublished paper, 'Demonstration of a general formula for the resolution of equations' by John Hibernus, early 19th century, AP/2/13, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/ap_2_13/unpublished-paper-demonstration-of-a-general-formula-for-the-resolution-of-equations-by-john-hibernus, accessed on 01 December 2024
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Archived papers: volume 2, scientific papers submitted to the Royal Society unpublished or abstracted, authors D to K
late 18th century - mid 19th century Reference number: AP/2
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