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What was the main subject of Viète's'Isagoge'?

  • Geometrical theories

  • Algebraic notation

  • Calculus fundamentals

  • Astronomical observations

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The main subject of Viète's'Isagoge' was the introduction of algebraic notation, specifically the use of variables to represent unknown quantities. This was a major breakthrough in mathematics, as it allowed for the development of more complex equations and the solution of problems that had previously been impossible.
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