History of Mathematics
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Which civilization began using arithmetic, algebra, and geometry for purposes of taxation, commerce, trade, and astronomy?

  • Levantine state of Ebla
  • Mesopotamian states of Sumer, Akkad, and Assyria (correct)
  • Ancient Egypt
  • Babylonian civilization

    • Which mathematical texts mention the so-called Pythagorean triples and imply the antiquity and widespread nature of the Pythagorean theorem?

  • Plimpton 322 (Babylonian c. 2000 – 1900 BC) and the Moscow Mathematical Papyrus (Egyptian c. 1890 BC)
  • Plimpton 322 (Babylonian c. 2000 – 1900 BC), the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus (Egyptian c. 1800 BC), and the Moscow Mathematical Papyrus (Egyptian c. 1890 BC) (correct)
  • Plimpton 322 (Babylonian c. 2000 – 1900 BC) and the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus (Egyptian c. 1800 BC)
  • The Rhind Mathematical Papyrus (Egyptian c. 1800 BC) and the Moscow Mathematical Papyrus (Egyptian c. 1890 BC)

    • Which ancient civilization is associated with the earliest mathematical texts, Plimpton 322 and the Moscow Mathematical Papyrus?

  • Levantine state of Ebla
  • Ancient Egypt
  • Babylonian civilization
  • Mesopotamia (correct)

    • For what purposes did the ancient civilizations use arithmetic, algebra, and geometry?

    <p>Taxation, commerce, trade, astronomy, and recording time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mathematical developments are mentioned in the earliest mathematical texts from Mesopotamia and Egypt?

    <p>Arithmetic, algebra, and geometry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which math functions are included in Intel oneAPI Math Kernel Library (Intel oneMKL)?

    <p>BLAS, LAPACK, ScaLAPACK, sparse solvers, fast Fourier transforms, and vector math</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Intel oneAPI Math Kernel Library (Intel oneMKL) differ from the math.h standard C library?

    <p>It is more accurate compared to libm of glibc</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the development team of Intel oneAPI Math Kernel Library (Intel oneMKL) located?

    <p>Russia and the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Math Kernel Library launched by Intel?

    <p>May 9, 2003</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the licensing status of Intel oneAPI Math Kernel Library?

    <p>Available in a standalone form, free of charge under the terms of Intel Simp</p> Signup and view all the answers

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