Algebra is one of the broad parts of mathematics‚ together with number theory‚ geometry and analysis. For historical reasons‚ the word "algebra" has several related meanings in mathematics‚ as a single word or with qualifiers. • As a single word without article‚ "algebra" names a broad part of mathematics (see below). • As a single word with article or in plural‚ "algebra" denotes a specific mathematical structure. See algebra (ring theory) and algebra over a field. • With a qualifier‚ there
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The invention of algebra from the ancient world has produced many opportunities for the modern world we live in today. According to the Webster’s Dictionary‚ “algebra by definition is the part of mathematics in which letters and other symbols are used to represent numbers and quantities in formulae and equations.” First and for most‚ algebra is divided into two different groups‚ the first group being “classical algebra”‚ which is solving equations and finding the unknown variable. The second group
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The History of Algebra The history of algebra has been around for several decades‚ this method of mathematics has been used during the beginning of time. The development of algebraic notation progressed through out three stages: the rhetorical stage‚ the syncopated stage‚ and the symbolic stage with which we are use to using in our daily usage of algebra. In ancient civilization math was used to help leaders to strategically form how their troops should be lined up for battle and help decide
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HISTORY OF ALGEBRA M AT H 1 WHAT IS ALGEBRA? • Denotes various kinds of mathematical ideas and techniques • more or less directly associated with formal manipulation of abstract symbols and/or with finding the solutions of an equation. HISTORICAL OBJECTIVES 1. attempts to deal with problems devoted to finding the values of one or more unknown quantities. 2. the evolution of the notion of number 3. the gradual refinement of a symbolic language THE SEARCH OF “EQUATION” • Egyptian Mathematics
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Various derivations of the word "algebra‚" which is of Arabian origin‚ have been given by different writers. The first mention of the word is to be found in the title of a work by Mahommed ben Musa al-Khwarizmi (Hovarezmi)‚ who flourished about the beginning of the 9th century. The full title is ilm al-jebr wa’l-muqabala‚ which contains the ideas of restitution and comparison‚ or opposition and comparison‚ or resolution and equation‚ jebr being derived from the verb jabara‚ to reunite‚ and muqabala
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History of Classical Algebra Around grades 8 through 10‚ most students are learning the basics of Algebra 1 and 2. Where did this subject evolve from and who were the mathematicians who patented it? Was it just one civilization that came up with the concept or many that built on each other? These are all great questions to look at when looking at the evolution of Algebra. The ideas of Algebra were very slow developing‚ until a few great philosophers made some big discoveries. In order to go back
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At first‚ it seems that the Video Text Interactive Algebra Course is expensive compared to other programs‚ however since this curriculum includes Pre-Algebra‚ Algebra 1‚ and Algebra 2 it is less expensive than other curriculum that sells each course individually. Each Algebra Program Module includes Course Notes‚ Student Work Text‚ Solutions Manual‚ Instructor’s Guide & Progress Tests‚ and DVDs. The video lessons are around 5 to 10 minutes long. This version is still available‚ but an online version
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Bibliography: Published on U.S. 2007 Flanders‚ Harley and Price‚ Justin J.‚ Algebra Published on U.S. 2007 Hackworth‚ Robert‚ Focus on Elementary Algebra Published on U.S. 2008 Rowe‚ David E
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Cami Petrides Mrs. Babich Algebra Period 4 April 1‚ 2014 Extra Credit Project 12. When you flip a light switch‚ the light seems to come on almost immediately‚ giving the impression that the electrons in the wiring move very rapidly. Part A: In reality‚ the individual electrons in a wire move very slowly through wires. A typical speed for an electron in a battery circuit is 5.0x10 to the -4th meters per second. How long does it take an electron moving at that speed to travel a wire 1.0
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Algebra is a way of working with numbers and signs to answer a mathematical problem (a question using numbers) As a single word‚ "algebra" can mean[1]: * Use of letters and symbols to represent values and their relations‚ especially for solving equations. This is also called "Elementary algebra". Historically‚ this was the meaning in pure mathematics too‚ like seen in "fundamental theorem of algebra"‚ but not now. * In modern pure mathematics‚ * a major branch of mathematics which
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