What was Peuerbach's contribution to mathematics?
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Answer
Geometry was Peuerbach's primary mathematical contribution. He was a renowned astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 15th century. Peuerbach's work in geometry focused on developing new methods for solving geometrical problems, particularly those involving triangles and circles. He also made significant contributions to trigonometry, which is the study of the relationships between the sides and angles of triangles.
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