A new reading of the problem 53 of the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus
(2015) International Congress of Egyptologists XI, ICE XI — Location: University of Florence - Via Capponi, 9 - Florence, Italy (23.August.2015)
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- The problem 53 of the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus deals with the computation of several areas included in one single triangle. The problem begins with the figure of a triangle, including two partitioning internal lines, that is annotated with various measures written in black or red ink. Below the figure, a very succinct text of 13 lines lacks an introduction or conclusion and provides only 3 calculations that must be linked with the measures of the figure. The purpose of this paper is to present a consistent and innovative reading restoring the aim of the entire problem.
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Michel, M. (2015). A new reading of the problem 53 of the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus. International Congress of Egyptologists XI, ICE XI, University of Florence - Via Capponi, 9 - Florence, Italy. https://hdl.handle.net/2078.5/53386