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What is the study of variables and the rules for manipulating these variables in formulas called?
What is the study of variables and the rules for manipulating these variables in formulas called?
- Algebra (correct)
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Calculus
Which area of algebra deals with linear equations and linear mappings?
Which area of algebra deals with linear equations and linear mappings?
- Elementary algebra
- Commutative algebra
- Abstract algebra
- Linear algebra (correct)
What is 'higher' or 'abstract' algebra also referred to as by professional mathematicians?
What is 'higher' or 'abstract' algebra also referred to as by professional mathematicians?
- 'Algebra' (correct)
- 'Abstract' algebra
- 'Advanced' algebra
- 'Higher' algebra
Which ancient civilization's techniques of calculation is algebra said to have originated from?
Which ancient civilization's techniques of calculation is algebra said to have originated from?
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Which area of mathematics deals with the manipulation of variables as if they were numbers and is essential in all applications of mathematics?
Which area of mathematics deals with the manipulation of variables as if they were numbers and is essential in all applications of mathematics?
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