Which of the Following Best Defines Algebra

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines algebra?

• A) The identification of the correlation between values using strategic and numerical manipulation
• B) The manipulation of scientific and laboratory measurements to best fit the expected outcome
• C) The numerical manipulation of numbers through addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• D) The strategic manipulation of relationships in order to find an unknown value

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Definitions:

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