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A word used in mathematics that comes from part of the Arabic title of one of Al-Khwarizmi’s books
A
Algebra
B
Cube
C
Alchemy
D
Vector
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The term “algorithm” is derived from the algorism, the technique of performing arithmetic with Hindu-Arabic numerals developed by al-Khwārizmī. Both “algorithm” and “algorism” are derived from the Latinized forms of al-Khwārizmī’s name, Algoritmi and Algorismi, respectively.

Detailed explanation-2: -Quick Info. Al’Khwarizmi was an Islamic mathematician who wrote on Hindu-Arabic numerals. The word algorithm derives from his name. His algebra treatise Hisab al-jabr w’al-muqabala gives us the word algebra and can be considered as the first book to be written on algebra.

Detailed explanation-3: -Introduction. It is well known that our word “algebra” derives ultimately from the Arabic al-jabr, which is part of the name al-jabr wa’l-muqābala given to the art of algebra in medieval times.

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