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Line 2298 who has been called the "Father of Algeb	Line 2298 who has been called the "Father of Algeb
that they fell sometime between 100 and 400 AD. However, we do know	that they fell sometime between 100 and 400 AD. However, we do know
precisely how long he lived - 84 years. We have this information because	precisely how long he lived - 84 years. We have this information because
one of his admirers described his life in terms of an algebraic riddle.	one of his admirers described his life in terms of an algebraic riddle.
The riddle begins:" Diophantus' youth lasted 1/6 of his life. He grew a	The riddle begins: "Diophantus' youth lasted 1/6 of his life. He grew a
beard after 1/12 more. After 1/7 more of his life, Diophantus married; 5	beard after 1/12 more. After 1/7 more of his life, Diophantus married; 5
years later he had a son. The son lived exactly 1/2 as long as his	years later he had a son. The son lived exactly 1/2 as long as his
father, and Diophantus died just four years after his son. All of this	father, and Diophantus died just four years after his son. All of this