Johann Rahn

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Johann Rahn

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Johann Rahn's Degrees

• Doctorate Mathematics University of Basel

Why Is Johann Rahn Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Johann Rahn was a Swiss mathematician who is credited with the first use of the division sign, ÷ and the therefore sign, ∴. The symbols were used in Teutsche Algebra, published in 1659. John Pell collaborated with Rahn in this book, which contains an example of the Pell equation. It is uncertain whether Rahn or Pell was responsible for introducing the symbols.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Johann Rahn?

Johann Rahn is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Basel