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How algebra started?
The history of algebra can be traced all the way back to the Ancient Babylonians. The term algebra is first found in a book written by Mohammed ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi.
Why was algebra important?
Algebra was first studied thousands of years ago by the ancient Egyptians and Babylonians. For most of its history, people studied and developed algebra for enjoyment and intellectual challenge. In the last couple of centuries, algebra has been used extensively in the development of science, engineering medicine, and other fields.
Who was the sadistic idiot that invented algebra?
Somebody who was smart enough to upset everybody in history and laugh about it long after he is dead
Is foundations algebra the same as algebra 1?
foundations algebra is probably pre algebra, which is before algebra, so no.
How did algebra spread to Europe?
Algebra came to Europe via the Moorish invasion of Spain. Islam at the time represented the flower of civilization while northern Europe was still in the Dark Ages (called "Dark" because so little written history has survived the era). The word "algebra" is Arabic in origin.
