How does algebra help you in math?

Answer 1

Algebra is the backbone of Math. By setting variables in other types of math, like geometry and probability, algebra can be used to solve for sides, angle measures, prove many hypothesis, and much more. Algebra is used more for applications (If 4 pens and 1 pencil cost 6 dollars while 1 pen and 4 pencils cost 4 dollars, how much is the combined cost of one pen and one pencil?) rather than straight math (4a+b=6 and a+4b=4, the a+b=?)

Algebra is a very important topic covered in math. I feel that algebra is

the toughest topic in math, but with right teachers nothing is difficult.