Robert Recorde

High school (ages 12+)
Mathematics & Numbers

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1. When was Robert Recorde born?Circa 1510
2. Where was Robert Recorde born?Pembroke, Wales
3. What is Robert Recorde known for?Authored influential mathematical texts in English, making the subject more accessible
4. What is the career?Physician, mathematician, and educator
5. What did Robert Recorde invent that we use every day in math?He invented the equals sign (=) to show that two things are the same.
6. Why did Recorde write his math book in English instead of Latin?He wanted more people, like merchants and students, to understand math easily.

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