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Diophantus was a Potato Farmer Rebecca R. G. Abstract for 1 Oct. 2015 Did you know that the Euclidean algorithm was invented so that Euclid could use square pans to bake rectangular cakes? Did you know that linear Diophantine equations were first used by Diophantus to weigh potatoes before he took them to the market? In this talk, we will learn the legends behind the math we all know and love.

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Diophantus was a Potato Farmer Rebecca R. G. Abstract for 1 Oct. 2015

Did you know that the Euclidean algorithm was invented so that Euclid could use square pans to bake rectangular cakes? Did you know that linear Diophantine equations were first used by Diophantus to weigh potatoes before he took them to the market? In this talk, we will learn the legends behind the math we all know and love.

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