algebraically

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Using letters and simple rules to write or solve number problems

adverb
/ˌæl.dʒəˈbrɛɪ.kli/

Specialized

: algebraicamente

Students are often taught to manipulate formulas algebraically to find unknown values.

Do you see how F inverse of X though now is a function right now algebraically?

Examples

In mathematics, it is essential to reason algebraically when solving complex equations.
But what if he is required to algebraically show how he got the answer?

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So what I have to do here to do this algebraically is to solve out these equations.
Specifically, let's rewrite algebraically this example as I indicate here.
It seems harder for me personally to come up with better problems for them to solve algebraically.

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The Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test was employed to measure students' ability to reason algebraically.

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Like Sue, I was a bit confused why this problem bothered you so much until I realized it was intended to be solved algebraically.

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To solve the problem effectively, you must approach it algebraically by isolating the variable.

Surface Forms

algebraically positive

Morphology

algebraically = algebraic (transparent) = algebra + ic + ally

Formed by the adjective 'algebraic' + the adverbial suffix '-ally', producing the predictable meaning 'in a manner relating to algebra'.

Etymology

Algebraically comes from the Arabic word al-jabr, which means 'reunion of broken parts' and named a way of fixing equations by putting parts back together. So, to do something algebraically is to solve it by using algebra rules to join and balance the parts of a problem.