Firas AlkhateebThe word 'algebra' derives from Al-Khawarizmi's book title "al-jabr", meaning "completion"; balancing both sides to find a solution
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Al-Khawarizmi's book title "al-jabr", meaning "completion"; balancing both sides to find a solution is the origin of the word algebra. Algebra is a kind of mathematics, primarily used in solving problems.
Source: Lost Islamic History: Reclaiming Muslim Civilisation From The Past
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