Why do we have to learn algebra if we never use it?
I'm a student and I'm struggling with algebra. I keep asking myself when I'll ever use this in real life. My teacher just says 'you'll need it' but won't give examples. Do regular adults actually use algebra? What's the point of learning it if most people never use x and y after school?
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Great question! The math behind this is complex but the concept is actually straightforward once you see it the right way. Forget what you learned in school for a moment and think about it from first principles.
I'd recommend the book 'A Brief History of Time' by Stephen Hawking, or for the math side, 'The Joy of x.' Your library has them. They're written for curious regular people. You don't need a degree to understand the big ideas.
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