In arithmetic the Arabs took one step backward. Though they were familiar with negative numbers and the rules for operating with them through the work of the Hindus, they rejected negative numbers.


p. 192. - Mathematical Thought from Ancient to Modern Times (1972)

Morris Kline Quotes

In arithmetic the Arabs took one step backward. Though they were familiar with negative numbers and the rules for operating with them through the...

In arithmetic the Arabs took one step backward. Though they were familiar with negative numbers and the rules for operating with them through the...

In arithmetic the Arabs took one step backward. Though they were familiar with negative numbers and the rules for operating with them through the...

In arithmetic the Arabs took one step backward. Though they were familiar with negative numbers and the rules for operating with them through the...