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Algebra
Algebra (from Arabic "al-jabr", literally meaning "reunion of broken parts") is one of the broad parts of mathematics, together with number theory, geometry and analysis. In its most general form, algebra is the study of mathematical symbols and the rules for manipulating these symbols; it is a unifying thread of almost all of mathematics. It includes everything from elementary equation solving to the study of abstractions such as groups, rings, and fields. The more basic parts of algebra are called elementary algebra; the more abstract parts are called abstract algebra or modern algebra. Elem
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I made an appointment to see him and then ordered another beer. While I was drinking it I did some doodling on a piece of paper, the algebraic kind that you hope will help you think more clearly. When I finished doing that, I was more confused than ever. Algebra was never my strong subject.
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― March Violets
― March Violets
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Algebra did not simply ease how numbers were depicted or calculated, but fundamentally revolutionized how to operate efficiently.
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― The Life of the Qur'an: From Eternal Roots to Enduring Legacy
― The Life of the Qur'an: From Eternal Roots to Enduring Legacy
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