Abstract algebra

:This article is about the branch of mathematics. For other uses of the term "algebra" see algebra (disambiguation).

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Abstract algebra is the field of mathematics concerned with the study of algebraic structures such as groups, rings and fields.

Related Topics:
Mathematics - Algebraic structure - Groups - Rings - Field

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The term abstract algebra is used to distinguish the field from "elementary algebra" or "high school algebra", which teach the correct rules for manipulating formulas and algebraic expressions involving real and complex numbers, and unknowns. Abstract algebra was at times in the first half of the twentieth century known as modern algebra.

Related Topics:
Elementary algebra - Real - Complex number - Unknown - Twentieth century

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The term abstract algebra is sometimes used in universal algebra where most authors use simply the term "algebra".

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