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Al-Khwarizmi: Founder Of Classical Algebra, Calvin Jongsma
Al-Khwarizmi: Founder Of Classical Algebra, Calvin Jongsma
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Adopting a historically defensible definition of “algebra,” we will begin by exploring a few examples of algebra prior to al-Khwarizmi. We will then examine what algebra became through al-Khwarizmi’s work. In conclusion, we will assess the historical importance of al-Khwarizmi’s contributions for developments in European algebra.