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What is the focus of elementary algebra?
What is the focus of elementary algebra?
- Manipulation of variables as if they were numbers (correct)
- Study of algebraic structures
- Binary operations in algebra
- Calculation techniques from ancient Babylon
What is the origin of the word 'algebra'?
What is the origin of the word 'algebra'?
- Greek origin meaning 'manipulation of numbers'
- Babylonian origin meaning 'calculation techniques'
- Latin origin meaning 'study of variables'
- Arabic origin meaning 'reunion of broken parts' (correct)
What do professional mathematicians typically refer to as 'algebra'?
What do professional mathematicians typically refer to as 'algebra'?
- Algebraic structures
- Linear algebra
- Elementary algebra
- Higher or abstract algebra (correct)
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 does linear algebra primarily deal with?
What does linear algebra primarily deal with?
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