History of Algebra
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What does the branch of mathematics called algebra deal with?

  • Geometry and trigonometry
  • Analyzing statistical data
  • Solving problems and understanding relationships between variables (correct)
  • Studying shapes and sizes
  • Where does the term 'algebra' originate from?

  • Persian
  • Greek
  • Latin
  • Arabic (correct)
  • What is the historical origin of algebra?

  • It was first formalized in ancient Greece
  • It has roots in Indian mathematics (correct)
  • It was developed during the Renaissance period
  • It originated in ancient Rome
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    Algebra is a branch of mathematics that deals with the manipulations of symbols and numbers to solve problems and understand relationships between variables. The term "algebra" originates from an Arabic word, and it has a history that has

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    Explore the origins and historical development of algebra, a fundamental branch of mathematics that deals with symbols and equations. Learn about the Arabic origins of the term 'algebra' and the evolution of algebraic concepts over time.

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