What does the word \emph{algebra} mean?
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 Algebra is a branch of mathematics dealing with symbols and the rules for manipulating those symbols; it is a unifying thread of almost all of mathematics.                                                                  
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Where does the word \textbf{algebra} come from?
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 The word "algebra" comes from the Arabic word "al-jabr" which means "reunion of broken parts," and it was used in the title of a book by the mathematician Al-Khwarizmi.                                                      
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What is an example of \textit{algebra}?
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    An example of algebra is solving for \( x \) in the equation \( 2x + 3 = 7 \). The solution would be \( x = 2  \).
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What can I do with \textsc{algebra}?
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 With algebra, you can solve equations, work with unknowns, model real-world situations, and understand how different mathematical symbols and functions relate to one another.                                            
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