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algebra

[al-juh-bruh] / ˈæl dʒə brə /


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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

Roughly one in eight freshmen lack rudimentary high-school math skills, defined as geometry, algebra and algebra 2.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

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

Chiang’s storytelling is rooted in age-old tropes and references — the Old Testament, golems, Victoriana, high school algebra.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025

And even though Judy talked about algebra like it was a horrible torture device, David was convinced I’d love it.

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine




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