Elements of Algebra
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Elements of Algebra is a 19th-century mathematics textbook authored by Confederate general and educator D. H. Hill, used widely in the American South for teaching foundational algebra.
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| Elements of Algebra canonical | 3 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Elements of Algebra Context triple: [D. H. Hill, notableWork, Elements of Algebra]
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Elements of Arithmetic
Elements of Arithmetic is a foundational 19th-century mathematics textbook by Augustus De Morgan that systematically develops the principles of arithmetic and number theory.
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Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
Fundamental Concepts of Algebra is a foundational mathematics text by Claude Chevalley that systematically develops modern abstract algebra, particularly group, ring, and field theory.
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C.
Treatise on Demonstration of Problems of Algebra
Treatise on Demonstration of Problems of Algebra is a seminal mathematical work by Omar Khayyam in which he systematically analyzes and geometrically solves cubic equations.
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Moderne Algebra
Moderne Algebra is a foundational 20th-century textbook that systematically developed abstract algebra and helped shape the modern axiomatic approach to the subject.
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E.
The Higher Arithmetic
The Higher Arithmetic is a classic introductory textbook on number theory, widely regarded for its clear exposition and influence on generations of mathematicians.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Elements of Algebra Target entity description: Elements of Algebra is a 19th-century mathematics textbook authored by Confederate general and educator D. H. Hill, used widely in the American South for teaching foundational algebra.
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A.
Elements of Arithmetic
Elements of Arithmetic is a foundational 19th-century mathematics textbook by Augustus De Morgan that systematically develops the principles of arithmetic and number theory.
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B.
Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
Fundamental Concepts of Algebra is a foundational mathematics text by Claude Chevalley that systematically develops modern abstract algebra, particularly group, ring, and field theory.
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C.
Treatise on Demonstration of Problems of Algebra
Treatise on Demonstration of Problems of Algebra is a seminal mathematical work by Omar Khayyam in which he systematically analyzes and geometrically solves cubic equations.
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D.
Moderne Algebra
Moderne Algebra is a foundational 20th-century textbook that systematically developed abstract algebra and helped shape the modern axiomatic approach to the subject.
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E.
The Higher Arithmetic
The Higher Arithmetic is a classic introductory textbook on number theory, widely regarded for its clear exposition and influence on generations of mathematicians.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (29)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
19th-century book
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mathematics textbook ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Confederate States of America
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Southern education ⓘ |
| author | D. H. Hill ⓘ |
| authorName | Daniel Harvey Hill ⓘ |
| countryOfPublication |
United States
ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
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| describedAs | foundational algebra text ⓘ |
| educationalLevel | secondary education ⓘ |
| educationalUse |
classroom instruction
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self-study ⓘ |
| field |
education
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mathematics ⓘ |
| genre |
educational book
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textbook ⓘ |
| hasContributor | D. H. Hill ⓘ |
| hasFormat | print ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | Southern United States viewpoint ⓘ |
| historicalContext |
19th-century American mathematics education
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post–American Civil War Southern education ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
schoolchildren
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students ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
algebra
ⓘ
elementary algebra ⓘ |
| notableFor | wide use in the American South ⓘ |
| timePeriod | 19th century ⓘ |
| usedFor | teaching foundational algebra ⓘ |
| usedIn |
American South
ⓘ
linked to:
Southern United States
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Subject: Elements of Algebra Description of subject: Elements of Algebra is a 19th-century mathematics textbook authored by Confederate general and educator D. H. Hill, used widely in the American South for teaching foundational algebra.
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