Euclid is arguable the world’s most influential geometrical mathematician. Even though his work can be traced back to earlier mathematicians, his methodical format has sculpted modern mathematics. Euclid’s personal life remains a mystery, but his influence on mathematics, especially geometry, is undeniable. Many uncertainties exist concerning the birth and death of Euclid. It is estimated that he was born around 325 BC and died near 265 BC. It is speculated that he was born in Gree…
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…point to any other. 2.To produce a finite straight line continuously in a straight line. 3.To describe a circle with any center and distance. 4.That all right angles are equal to each other. 5.That, if a straight line falling on two straight lines make the interior angles on the same side less than two right angles, if produced indefinitely, meet on that side on which are the angles less than the two right angles.