Expert: Bobby Soltani - 11/11/2004

Question
Hello,
I am Eva from Belgium. I'm following my last year at secondary school. For math we have to make a work about algebra. We have to explain the most important use of algebra in the daily- use, also we have to find a person who has a job with this daily- use of algebra. I do not kwow what the daily-use of algebra is and what for a job I have to search. PLease can you help me?
I thank you! Eva

Answer
Hi Eva,

There are several jobs that use algebra in their daily use.  Here are some examples: computer programmers, engineers, business analysts, accountants, insurance agents, and several others.

Many everyday tasks require the use of algebra.  For instance: calculating the percentage change in price, calculating monthly payments for a loan, etc...

Let me know if you need any more information.  Good luck on your paper.

Bobby

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