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The word "algebra" comes from the title of a book by which mathematician?

Correct answer: C. Al-Khwarizmi

"Algebra" comes from "al-jabr" in the title of Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi's 9th-century book. The word "algorithm" comes from his name.

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The correct answer is C. Al-Khwarizmi

"Algebra" comes from "al-jabr" in the title of Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi's 9th-century book. The word "algorithm" comes from his name.

Topic: Inventions and Discoveries MCQs · Subject: General Knowledge