A Brief History of Algebra and its Roots

Aadi Anand

You’ve probably already know how to solve algebraic equations, but do you know the history behind algebra?

This wiki explores the history of algebra, its roots, and the civilizations that contributed to its development.

In the beginning, algebra served as a fundamental tool to solve real-world problems. As time went on, mathematicians from various civilizations/eras built upon the work of their predecessors and made completely new contributions to algebra. Hopefully, by the end of chapter VIII (Part II), you’ll get a better understanding of how algebra has developed and evolved throughout history.