The Arabic Science of Balancing

The video explores the historical significance of Baghdad as a center of learning, focusing on the contributions of Al Kwarizmi to the development of algebra. It explains how his work on balancing equations was translated into Latin, leading to the term 'algebra'. The video illustrates the practical applications of algebra in trade and its broader impact on solving societal issues in the Arabic world.

What is the relationship between the term 'al Gabba' and the modern term 'algebra'?

How did Arabic mathematicians use algebra to solve practical problems?