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Pythagoras was born about 582 BC.Isaac Newton was born in 1643 AD. How many years apart they born.?

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Since BC is before Christ, we would count backwards. (like on a number line) Since AD is Anno Domini, we would count forwards. (like on a number line)
So just add them together to get the answer: 582 + 1643 = 2225
Therefore, it is 2225 years apart.
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