when math was being invented, how did they know they were getting the right answers?

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like we know now how to get certain answers through different processes and all that fun stuff. but when they were first coming up with it, how did they know they were doing it right?

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From what I understand, most maths are ‘discovered’ backwards. Starting with an answer or problem, then working out how to get there or prove a solution.

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