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What is the origin of the term 'Algebra'?
The term 'Algebra' originates from the Arabic word 'Al-Jabr', which translates to 'reunion of broken parts' or 'bone-setting'.
What does elementary algebra deal with?
Elementary algebra deals with the manipulation of variables as if they were numbers, commonly represented by Roman letters, and is essential in all applications of mathematics.
What is 'higher' or 'abstract' algebra?
'Higher' or 'abstract' algebra is the study of algebraic structures that generalize the operations familiar from ordinary arithmetic, such as groups, rings, and fields.
What is linear algebra used for?
Linear algebra deals with linear equations and linear mappings, and is used for modern presentations of geometry, with practical applications in fields like weather forecasting.
Name an area of mathematics that belongs to algebra.
Commutative algebra is an area of mathematics that belongs to algebra, as well as other specialized areas like Galois theory.
Test your knowledge of elementary algebra by answering questions about manipulating variables and solving equations.
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