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Which mathematical terms originated from the Arabic mathematician, al-Khwarizmi? Check all that apply.
algebra
decimal
fraction
perfect square
remainder
root
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Only "algebra."
Explanation: "Algebra" comes from the Arabic title al‑jabr (part of al‑Kitāb al‑mukhtaṣar fī ḥisāb al‑jabr wal‑muqābala) by al‑Khwarizmi. The other terms have different origins (e.g. "decimal" from Latin decimus, "fraction" from Latin fractio, "remainder" from Old French/Latin, "root" from Latin radix/Old English).
Explanation: "Algebra" comes from the Arabic title al‑jabr (part of al‑Kitāb al‑mukhtaṣar fī ḥisāb al‑jabr wal‑muqābala) by al‑Khwarizmi. The other terms have different origins (e.g. "decimal" from Latin decimus, "fraction" from Latin fractio, "remainder" from Old French/Latin, "root" from Latin radix/Old English).
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