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William Oughtred

math Maturity 11-13

William loved math.

Portret van William Oughtred, RP-P-1907-2855.jpg
Portret van William Oughtred, RP-P-1907-2855.jpg
He made a tool to help with math. It used two parts that slide. This tool helps us multiply. It is very handy. Do you like math too?

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Portret van William Oughtred, RP-P-1907-2855.jpg
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