A Shorter Course in Algebra
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A Shorter Course in Algebra is a concise algebra textbook authored by Confederate general and educator D. H. Hill for use in 19th-century American schools.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: A Shorter Course in Algebra Context triple: [D. H. Hill, notableWork, A Shorter Course in Algebra]
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A.
A Survey of Modern Algebra
A Survey of Modern Algebra is a classic and influential textbook that systematically introduces the fundamental concepts and structures of modern abstract algebra.
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B.
Schaum's Outline of Theory and Problems of College Algebra
Schaum's Outline of Theory and Problems of College Algebra is a widely used study guide that presents core college algebra concepts through concise explanations, numerous solved problems, and practice exercises to aid student learning and exam preparation.
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C.
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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D.
A Course in Arithmetic
A Course in Arithmetic is a classic introductory text in number theory by Jean-Pierre Serre, renowned for its concise and elegant treatment of fundamental arithmetic and algebraic concepts.
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E.
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.
- 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: A Shorter Course in Algebra Target entity description: A Shorter Course in Algebra is a concise algebra textbook authored by Confederate general and educator D. H. Hill for use in 19th-century American schools.
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A.
A Survey of Modern Algebra
A Survey of Modern Algebra is a classic and influential textbook that systematically introduces the fundamental concepts and structures of modern abstract algebra.
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B.
Schaum's Outline of Theory and Problems of College Algebra
Schaum's Outline of Theory and Problems of College Algebra is a widely used study guide that presents core college algebra concepts through concise explanations, numerous solved problems, and practice exercises to aid student learning and exam preparation.
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C.
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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D.
A Course in Arithmetic
A Course in Arithmetic is a classic introductory text in number theory by Jean-Pierre Serre, renowned for its concise and elegant treatment of fundamental arithmetic and algebraic concepts.
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E.
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.
- F. None of above. chosen
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algebra textbook
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textbook ⓘ |
| academicDiscipline |
algebra
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mathematics ⓘ |
| author |
D. H. Hill
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Daniel Harvey Hill ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| describedAs | concise algebra textbook ⓘ |
| educationalLevel | secondary education ⓘ |
| genre | educational literature ⓘ |
| hasAuthorOccupation |
Confederate general
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educator ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | post–American Civil War era ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
19th-century American schools
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school students ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| placeOfUse | American schools ⓘ |
| publicationCentury | 19th century ⓘ |
| usedAs | school textbook ⓘ |
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