algebra

Noun
  1. The mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations (synset 106022075)
    referred to in: math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
    associated with: transposition - (mathematics) the transfer of a quantity from one side of an equation to the other along with a change of sign
    is a type of: pure mathematics - the branches of mathematics that study and develop the principles of mathematics for their own sake rather than for their immediate usefulness
    subtypes:
    • quadratics - a branch of algebra dealing with quadratic equations
    • linear algebra - the part of algebra that deals with the theory of linear equations and linear transformation
    • vector algebra - the part of algebra that deals with the theory of vectors and vector spaces
    • matrix algebra - the part of algebra that deals with the theory of matrices

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