How the Arabs Invented Algebra: The History of the Concept of Variables
No. of pages 32
Published: 2010
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In "How the Arabs Invented Algebra: The History of the Concept of Variables," Tika Downey explores the pivotal role that Arab scholars played in the development of algebra as we know it. The book traces the evolution of mathematical thought from ancient civilizations to the Golden Age of Islam, highlighting how Arab mathematicians introduced the concept of variables and formalized algebraic processes. By blending historical context with mathematical concepts, Downey illustrates the profound impact of these innovations on both Eastern and Western mathematics, ultimately reshaping our understanding of numbers and equations in modern mathematics. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Math For the Real World .
This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Rosen Classroom .
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