The mathematical term "Algebra" was derived from the Arabic word 'al-jabr' Indian mathematicians like Aryabhatta , Bhrahmagupta, Mahavir, Bhaskara Ⅱ, Sridhara have contribute a lot to this branch of mathematics. The Greek mathematician, Diophantus of Alexandria had developed this branch to a greater extent. Hence he is called as "The father of Algebra" Basic concepts of Polynomial: Monomial: An Algebraic expression that contains only one term is called a monomial. Examples: 2x², 3ab,81xyz ...