Nine Chapters on Mathematical Art
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A mathematical work by Qin Jiushao of the Southern Song dynasty, containing the Dayan Qiu Yi Shu (Chinese remainder theorem) and the Zhengfu Kaifang Shu (numerical solution of higher-degree equations), representing one of the pinnacles of ancient Chinese mathematics.
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Historical origin of algorithmic thinking. It demonstrates that complex problems can be decomposed into operable steps, serving as an early paradigm of procedural thinking.
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A mathematical masterpiece by Qin Jiushao of the Southern Song dynasty, systematically summarizing the Dayan Qiu Yi Shu (linear congruences), the Sanxie Qiuji (area formula for triangles), etc., marking the peak of medieval mathematics. It structures algorithms and 'techniques'.
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