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- Symbols and letters often represent variables
- First used in ancient BabylonUniversity of Louisiana at Layette: The History of Algebra
- Named after Arabic word "al-jabru", meaning "restoration"University of Louisiana at Layette: The History of Algebra
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Algebra is a broad field of mathematics which includes simplifying and solving abstract variables and unknowns. Algebra also includes the mathematics and graphing of functions.
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Ancient History
Algebra began with the Ancient Egyptians and Babylonians. Egyptians would solve algebraic problems with words rather than symbols or solutions. Although the Babylonians began studying mathematics earlier in history, they were more advanced in algebra than the Egyptians. They had even developed a quadratic formula. Much of their math was explained verbally, although they did use some symbols.University of Louisiana at Layette: The History of AlgebraOrigin of the Word "Algebra"
In the 9th century, an astronomer and mathematician named Mohammed ibn-Musa al-Khowarizmi wrote a book about algebra called "Hisab al-jabr w'al muqabala," which means "restoration and simplification." The word algebra is taken from the Arabic word "al-jabr" which means "restoration." The word for algorithm also comes from al-Khowarizmi; it is a corrupt pronunciation of his name.University of Louisiana at Layette: The History of Algebra-
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Algebra Questions
Whats the best way to study for an Algebra 2 exam? 4 AnswersOne good way is to find practice exams on the topic your covering. Keep doing examples again and again until you see the pattern and it becomes second nature. A... read more
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anyone now how to do qhadratics i maths?? im sat hrfe with my book compleately confused.. HELP ANYONEE?? 1 AnswerThere are a number of operations that one might be asked to do with quadratic equations, so it would be helpful if you could be more specific, but I'll take a s... read more
I need 7 facts about Algebra? 1 Answer1) Algebra is a method of solving practacal problems 2) Algebra uses symbols, usually letters for unknown quantities 3) Algebra is the study of the formal ma... read more
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Algebra Books
- High School Algebra I Text: McDougal Littell Algebra I
- High School Algebra II Text: Glencoe Algebra 2
- College Abstract Algebra Text: Pinter - A Book of Abstract Algebra
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