Showing posts with label algebra. Show all posts
Showing posts with label algebra. Show all posts

Monday, 4 July 2016

Geometry

What is GEOMETRY?
Geometry is a branch of Mathematics. It is concerned with the relations of shapes and relative arrangement of parts or things such as points, lines, surfaces, solids and higher dimensional analogues. It is the most basic science and elementary form of mathematics

The word Geometry is derived from Greek word Geo (earth) and Metron (measure) which indicates that Geometry is actually a science to understand and perform calculations about earth.

Geometry was invented by a Greek mathematician Euclid, he was known as father of Geometry. It is considered as the oldest branch of mathematics and no one can tell exactly when it was invented although some records suggest that Geometry was first used in Egypt around 3000BC.


What is ALGEBRA?

Algebra is the branch of Mathematics, it deals with symbols and rules which manipulate those symbols. These symbols are actually letters of Greek and Latin languages. Algebra contain equations which helps us to solve problems in a systematic method.

Algebra was founded in 16th century by a Muslim mathematician Al-Khwarizmi, he invented many principles of Algebra also known as Al-jabr and thus he is known as the father of Algebra.