Which 17th-century French philosopher and mathematician introduced the convention of using x, y, and z for unknown variables in his work 'La Géométrie'?
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René Descartes
Descartes is often called the father of modern philosophy, but his mathematical contributions were equally significant, including the creation of the Cartesian coordinate system.
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- Which French mathematician is credited with establishing the use of x, y, and z to represent unknown variables in his 17th-century work?