How the Arabs invented algebra : the history of the concept of variables /

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by Downey, Tika.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: PowerMath Published by : PowerKids Press, (New York :) Physical details: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm. Subject(s): Mathematics, Arab. | Algebra --History. Year : 2004 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Miscouche Consolidated School 512 DOW Available

Includes index.

Just what is algebra good for anyway? -- Ancient Baghdad -- The house of wisdom -- Al-khwarizmi invents algebra -- Later Arab and Muslim mathematicians -- Algebra finally reaches Europe -- Math for merchants.