“Mathematics

reveals its
secrets only to
those who
approach it with
pure love, for its
own beauty.”

-Archimedes
 Father of Mathematics
ARCHIMEDES
The Father of Math is the great Greek
mathematician and philosopher Archimedes.
Perhaps you have heard the name before–
Archimedes’ Principle is widely studied in Physics
and is named after the great philosopher. This
esteemed scholar has several feathers in his cap
in math and physics, coining him one of the
leading scientists of the classical era.
What is mathematics?
Mathematics is a subject of rationality, the
science of structural relation and order that has
originated from elemental practices of counting,
measuring, and explaining the shapes of objects.
In addition, it deals with quantitative calculation
and logical reasoning. Mathematics thus simply
means to study, to learn or gain knowledge. The
theories given in mathematics help us
understand and solve different kinds of
problems in academic as well as in real life
situations. Solving mathematical problems is
perhaps the best brain exercise.
Branches of Mathematics
Algebra,
Number System,
Geometry,
Trigonometry,
Topology,
Calculus,
Probability and Statistics
History of Mathematics
Now that you are aware of what mathematics is, Let's try one of the main branches of mathematics ,
let’s get to know about the evolution of this
historical subject. The development of Algebra is the branch of Maths that uses alphabetical
mathematics has involved an increasing letters to find unknown numbers. These letters are
intensity of idealization and abstraction of its also called variables. The values which are known in
subject matter. The subject has been explored the given expression such as numbers are called
constants. Though in higher classes, students will learn
by a number of mathematicians around the
the concept of algebra at the potential level. But when
world since centuries, in distinct civilizations.
we speak about its basics, it covers the general
Archimedes (287-212 BC), from the BC century is
algebraic expressions, formulas, and identities, used
remembered as the Father of Mathematics. He to solve many mathematical problems.
introduced formulas to calculate the volume and
surface area of solids. On the other hand,
Aryabhatt, born in 476 CE, is renowned as the
Father of Indian Mathematics.
Since the 17th century, maths has been a vital
supplement to the physical sciences and
technology, and in more recent times it has
presumed to play a similar role in the Examples:
quantitative aspects of the life sciences. Find y, when, y + 15 = 30
The study of mathematics started with the Solution: y = 30 – 15
Pythagoreans, as a “demonstrative discipline” y = 15
during the 6th century BC. The term If x/7 = 21, then find x.
mathematics evolved from the Greek word Solution: Given x/7 = 21
“mathema”, which implies “subject of or x = 21 x 7
x = 147
instruction”.
Another mathematician, named Euclid,
introduced the axiom, theorems, proofs and Let's try this:
postulates, which are also widely used in current
mathematics.
Solve x+12 = 6
History of Mathematics is a primitive study and is Find the value of z, if 23z + 3 = 10
defined by each part of the world, in a differential
Solve 2y – 8 = 5y
method. Various mathematicians have provided
different theories for many concepts, which we are
now applying in modern mathematics.