When was standard form invented?

Answer 1

Standard form, as a concept in mathematics, has roots that trace back to the development of positional numeral systems, which emerged around the 5th century CE with the introduction of the decimal system. However, the specific use of "standard form" in mathematics to denote a way of writing numbers, particularly large numbers, in a concise format (like scientific notation) became more prominent in the 19th and 20th centuries. The formalization of these concepts evolved over time, influenced by advancements in mathematics and education.