"elementary algebra" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. (mathematics, education) An informally defined area of algebra considered suitable to be taught to secondary school students. Wikipedia link: elementary algebra Categories (topical): Education, Mathematics Synonyms (algebra deemed suitable for secondary students): beginning algebra Related terms: abstract algebra, intermediate algebra, prealgebra
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