ALGEBRA in a Sentence

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For ALGEBRA, below is one of 3 sentences:
He sought to determine the correlation that existed between ability in algebra and ability to interpret reading exercises.

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 Meanings and Examples of ALGEBRA
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algebra
 n.  the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
Classic Sentence:
1  Mr. Davis knew any quantity of Greek, Latin, algebra, and ologies of all sorts so he was called a fine teacher, and manners, morals, feelings, and examples were not considered of any particular importance.
Little Women By Louisa May Alcott
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER SEVEN
Example Sentence:
1  He sought to determine the correlation that existed between ability in algebra and ability to interpret reading exercises.
2  In algebra, the sign X usually denotes an unknown quantity.