Cardano used the binomial theorem in the Western world for what purpose?
In the foundation of probability
To prove the Pythagorean theorem
To solve cubic equations
To calculate the mass of the Earth
Answer
Gerolamo Cardano was a 16th century Italian mathematician, physician, and astrologer. He is best known for his work in probability theory, which he developed using the binomial theorem. The binomial theorem is a mathematical formula that expresses the sum of a series of terms in the form (x + y)^n, where n is a positive integer.
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