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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am a writer and use algebra all the time. [b]It's a life skill, basic math.[/b] Past that, no, I wouldn't say most people "need" statistics or calculus (though they can be handy), but algebra? Basic, basic stuff.[/quote] +1. Even if you will never use algebra in a career, it is useful in life.[/quote] I would argue statistics and basic financial calculations are truly life skills. Yes algebra is helpful for figuring out things like how much per can is soda if 5 12-packs are $10 at Giant. However I am constantly reading articles in NYT, Wash Post, Atlantic that have poorly stated or explained statistics. If the majority of adults in our society understood mean vs. median and had some basic financial literacy, we'd all be in a much better place. [/quote]
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