algebra
/ˈæl.dʒɪ.bɹə/noun
Elementary algebra: A system for representing and manipulating unknown quantities (variables) in equations.
Example sentence
- “Tom struggled to learn algebra.”
Related words
geometryThe branch of mathematics dealing with spatial relationships.arithmeticThe mathematics of numbers (integers, rational numbers, real numbers, or complex numbers) under the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.biologyThe study of all life or living matter.moduleA self-contained component of a system, often interchangeable, which has a well-defined interface to the other components.chemistryThe branch of natural science that deals with the composition and constitution of substances and the changes that they undergo as a consequence of alterations in the constitution of their molecules.courseworkAn assignment, project or task that a student is required to complete as part of a particular course, which is then assessed and counts towards the grade given.