The development of algebra

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The Development of Algebra

Ancient algebra has its foundation in Egypt , Babylon , Greek , India and Diophantus . Classical and modern algebra formed the core of algebra Egyptian algebra is one of the most ancient and depended upon single variables . As such , it was easier to solve verbally and without much problem . Babylonian algebra was more developed as it included solving equations with two unknowns . This meant that Babylonian algebra is the foundation of quadratic equations with linear formations . The Greeks , on

the other hand , came up with a more elaborate way of solving equations through geometry . This was simpler as it had a measurable magnitude in terms of numbers . Renowned mathematicians like Pythagoras helped make the solving of these equations simpler by the use of theorems Thereafter , so many other scientists contributed to the development of algebra through theorems and lemmas that showed the consequences of these important theorems

Modern forms of algebra fuse the use of unknown variables together with numbers . This has made algebra less abstract than the form it takes in pure mathematics . These can differ from single and quadratic to those with variables having more powers (Case 1 (Behind-the-Scenes View of the Development of Algebra 1 . Algebra also involved the multiplication of numbers so that the negative numbers give positive numbers while the positive numbers give positive . On the other hand , the multiplication of positive and negative numbers gives out a negative number . This confirms the fact that a...