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Which mathematician developed techniques inspired by Diophantus' works?

  • Pierre de Fermat

  • Albert Einstein

  • John Napier

  • Blaise Pascal

Answer

Pierre de Fermat, a notable French mathematician of the 17th century, made significant contributions to number theory. Inspired by the ancient Greek mathematician Diophantus, he developed innovative techniques known as "Fermat's methods" to solve Diophantine equations. Fermat's work laid the foundation for further advancements in this field and influenced subsequent generations of mathematicians.
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