Meaning Of The Word Algebra

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What's The Definition Of Algebra?

algebra
uncountable noun: Algebra is a type of mathematics in which letters are used to represent possible quantities.

algebra in American English
a mathematical system using symbols, esp. letters, to generalize certain arithmetic operations and relationships (Ex.: x + y = x2 represents a unique relationship between x and y, and has an infinite number of examples, as 3 + 6 = 9)
noun: the branch of mathematics that deals with general statements of relations, utilizing letters and other symbols to represent specific sets of numbers, values, vectors, etc., in the description of such relations

algebra in British English
noun: a branch of mathematics in which arithmetical operations and relationships are generalized by using alphabetic symbols to represent unknown numbers or members of specified sets of numbers

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