algebra

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Boole translated logic into algebra—with an algebra of logic, or Boolean algebra—transforming logic from a philosophical, rule-based system into a mathematical, symbolic one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Despite leaving school at a young age and initially finding terms like "decimals" and "algebra" intimidating, Mr Elsom is said to have quite a talent for working with figures.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025

Alisa moved onto long division by age 4 and basic algebra by the time she was 5.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

One key operation in a deep neural network involves the use of linear algebra to perform matrix multiplication, which transforms data as it is passed from layer to layer.

From Science Daily • Dec. 2, 2024

He learned algebra, which felt as natural to his mind as air to his lungs.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover