SOLUTION: what was the name of the first word problem that was ever invented and where was it made and is the person that discovered math still alive

Question 276782: what was the name of the first word problem that was ever invented and where was it made and is the person that discovered math still alive
Found 2 solutions by nyc_function, Alan3354:
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Try the following link to find your answer:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Word_problem_(mathematics_education)
There is also a word problem (an application) given by God to Noah in terms of building the ark needed before the big flood came. Check out the Bible as well in your search.
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It was, "Why is a duck so much alike?"
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Math has been "discovered" by millions of people.

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