Question

what is algebra ?

Answer 1

Algebra is a mathematics equation! :D

Answer 2

then what is 2x+3 etc.

Answer 3

Algebra is about finding the unknown or it is about putting real life problems into equations and then solving them. Unfortunately many textbooks go straight to the rules, procedures and formulas, forgetting that these are real life problems being solved.

Answer 4

hmm...

Answer 5

Easy\[2x+3\]

Answer 6

the word algebra is derived from the arabic 'Al Jebra' which i believe means 'The calculating'

Answer 7

@Ivanka123 i do not wan solution i meant that if algebra is a mathematical equation than what is (2x+3) ??

Answer 8

@jiteshmeghwal9 2x+3 is an expressiom not an equation

Answer 9

That is a expression

Answer 10

expression:)

Answer 11

sorry i forgot to put (=5)*

Answer 12

2x+3=5

Answer 13

then it is an relation or we can say an equation

Answer 14

it means a value which when multiplied by 2(or make twice ) and then added by three is equal to 5:)

Answer 15

2x+3=5
2x=5-3
2x=2
x=1 :D

Answer 16

u r nt getting my question

Answer 17

O.o

Answer 18

Ivanka123 said that algebra is a mathematical equation than what is (2x+3=5) ??

Answer 19

an equation

Answer 20

is 2x+3=5 an expression ?

Answer 21

but how can algebra & 2x+3=5 both an equation ??

Answer 22

Algebra is related to mathematics, but for historical reasons, the word "algebra" has three meanings as a bare word, depending on the context. The word also constitutes various terms in mathematics, showing more variation in the meaning. This article gives a broad overview of them, including the history.