Why is 'x' the symbol for an unknown?

[SIslamK]

Why is 'x' the symbol for an unknown? In this short and funny talk, Terry Moore gives the surprising answer.

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[yasirmaliq]

Muslims contribution to sciences, whether it be Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics is stupendous. Muslim scientist formed the basis of experimental sciences, yet their era is considered as dark ages. The most important point to take away is we need to learn lessons from our past and work on our future. :)

 

[concern_paki]

Pity.... Muslims are the creators...but as we left the Islam far behind in our lives we have become the followers ...in fact worst than the followers

 

[IhsanIlahi]

hun sari raat x ko ly kr sochiye..... :(

 

[desan]

Thanks for starting this valuable thread...

GIANTS are in the grips of inferiority complex!!!!

 

[Raaz]

کاش کہ مسلمانوں کو اپنا پرانا راستہ یاد آ جاۓ​

 

[210akash]

​so , finally i find x. :)

 

[student]

we have Sheen but still proud to use X :)

 

[adnan_younus]

wat has islam to do with this??? do we knw all those muslim scientist we practising muslims???? abdus salam ko jo zaleel kya hai pakistan ne.... us se to saaf zahir hai ke we dont are abt science but luv to shout we are the self proclaimed theykedaar of islam

Pity.... Muslims are the creators...but as we left the Islam far behind in our lives we have become the followers ...in fact worst than the followers