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Abu Abdullah Mohammad Ibn Musa al-Khawarizmi was born at Khawarizm (Kheva), south of Aral sea. Very little is


known about his early life, except for the fact that his parents had migrated to a place south of Baghdad. His exact


dates of his birth and death are also not but it is established that he died around 840 C.E.Khawarizmi was a


mathematician, astronomer and geographer.Abu was the founder of several branches and basic concepts of


mathematics. His work on algebra was outstanding,founded analytical solutions of linear and quadratic equations,


which made him the founder of Algebra. The name Algebra came from his famous book Al-Jabr wa-al-Muqabilah.He


also explained the use of zero,an importance developed by the Arabs.Abu developed the decimal system so that the


overall system of numerals, 'algorithm' or 'algorizm' is named after him. In addition to introducing the Indian system of


numerals, he developed at length several arithmetical procedures, including operations on fractions. He developed in


detail trigonometric tables, which included the sine functions He also perfected the geometric representation of conic


sections and developed the calculus of two errors, which practically led him to the concept of differentiation. It's been


said that he collaborated the degree measurements, volume and circumference of the earth.The influence of


Khawarizmi on the growth of science and mathematics, is well established in history.



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