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What is the origin of the word 'algebra'?
What is the origin of the word 'algebra'?
- It comes from the Latin word 'algebricus' meaning 'reunion of broken parts'
- It is based on the term 'al-jabr' in Arabic, meaning 'bonesetting' (correct)
- It is derived from ancient Babylonian techniques of calculation
- It originates from Greek 'algein' which means 'to combine'
What is the focus of elementary algebra?
What is the focus of elementary algebra?
- Manipulation of variables as if they were numbers (correct)
- Application of algebra in various areas of mathematics
- Calculation of linear equations and linear mappings
- Study of algebraic structures like rings and fields
What is the study of 'higher' or 'abstract' algebra mainly about?
What is the study of 'higher' or 'abstract' algebra mainly about?
- Exploring the applications of algebra in modern geometry
- Studying the historical development of algebraic structures
- Generalizing operations familiar from ordinary arithmetic (correct)
- Manipulating variables using complex mathematical formulas
What is an example of an algebraic structure mentioned in the text?
What is an example of an algebraic structure mentioned in the text?
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What is the practical application of linear algebra mentioned in the text?
What is the practical application of linear algebra mentioned in the text?
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