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Motive (algebraic geometry)

Algebraic geometry is a way of studying shapes and numbers using math. Motive is a technique used in algebraic geometry to study equations and shapes in a special way. It works by looking at equations or shapes (like a curve on a graph) as points on a map, which can be used to show relationships between shapes and equations. This can help us understand how shapes and equations work and how they relate to each other.