In Afrikan mathematics we start with the wrong answer…

The mark of the true master is that he sees his art in everything and is able to arrive at a masterpiece regardless of the path that he starts on. The same is true for Afrikan mathematics, in that we are able to start with the wrong answer in order to arrive at the correct answer.

Àgbẹ̀dẹ discusses the method of false position with a problem from the Ahmes Mathematical Papyrus. Check out our ebook Intro to Afrikan Mathematics: Correct Methods for Conducting Research into Nature for more Ahmes Mathematical Papyrus problems.

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