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| 1. It is important to know the history of algebra | a. literally means the re-union of broken parts. |
| 2. Algebra is the fundamental | b. a system similar to our algebra. |
| 3. The word “Algebra” | c. by the ancient Babylonians. |
| 4. The development of algebra can be | d. study of abstract ideas that are useful for mathematicians and scientists. |
| 5. Since algebra grows out of arithmetic, | e. language of math that actually allows you to "do" anything. |
| 6. The history of algebra is split | f. connected with many outstanding mathematicians. |
| 7. Classical algebra was first developed | g. in order to identify the present status of modern day mathematics. |
| 8. The ancient Babylonians had | h. represented as Egyptian algebra, Babylonian algebra, Greek geometric algebra, Diophantine algebra, Hindu algebra, Arabic algebra, European algebra since 1500, and modern algebra. |
| 9. Modern Algebra is a very complicated | i. into two basic kinds - Classical Algebra and Modern, or Abstract Algebra. |
| 10. The history of algebra is closely | j. recognition of new numbers is an important part of its history. |
9. Познакомьтесь с планом к тексту. Измените пункты плана в виде вопросов.
1) The word ²Algebra² is of Arabic origin.
2) It is important to know the history of algebra in order to identify the present status of modern day mathematics.
3) Algebra went through some historical periods in its development.
4) The evolution of algebraic notation represents three stages.
5) The history of algebra is split into two basic kinds of algebra.
6) Classical algebra deals with equation solving.
7) Classical algebra has been developed over a period of 4000 years.
8) Modern algebra is a very complicated study of abstract ideas that are useful for mathematicians and scientists.
9) Modern Algebra has been developing for 200 years.
10) Many outstanding mathematicians of the past and present made great contribution to the development of mathematics.
10. Найдите и выпишите из дополнительных источников определение ²алгебры² и расскажите о её становлении, опираясь на план задания 9 и текст.
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