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Just curious who wrote the first proof of the fundamental theorem of calculus. Thanks.
The French mathematician Pierre de Fermat is generally credited with proving the fundamental theorem of algebra.
The fundamental theorem of algebra was first proven in the 17th century, but the exact date is unknown. Some sources suggest it was proved by Italian mathematician Lodovico Ferrari in 1540, while others credit it to Rafael Bombelli in 1572.
The fundamental theorem of algebra states that every non-constant single-variable polynomial with complex coefficients has at least one complex root. In other words, every polynomial equation of the form ax^n + bx^(n-1) + ... + c = 0 has at least one solution in the complex numbers.
Fermat's proof of the fundamental theorem of algebra is not fully known, as he did not publish his proof. It is believed that he used a geometric argument involving the intersection of conic sections to prove the theorem.
Yes, there have been many different proofs of the fundamental theorem of algebra since Fermat's time. These proofs use a variety of mathematical techniques such as complex analysis, topology, and algebraic geometry. The most famous and widely accepted proof is by German mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss, who published his proof in 1799.