1. What is algebra & why do we need it?
By Becca Lynch

2. What? a type of mathematics
Associated with letters and symbols that are used to
represent numbers and quantities
Dealing with symbols and the rules for manipulating them
Serves as a building block to
learn more advanced math

3. Effect = Positive?
Is algebra’s effect actually positive?
Yes
How?

4. Let’s take a look…

5. Who uses it?

6. Scientists! A basic understanding of classical physics
Biologists & biochemists
Knowledge about enzyme kinetics and membrane potentials

7. Business
Calculating which company has the best prices by using interest rates
Setting prices according to their desired profit margin
Marketing
Inventory management
Financial analysis

8. Artists!
In animation, Algebra is used for calculating how an object moves, rotates, and can be proportionately resized
Architecture
Linear perspective
Sculptures

9. Culinary Arts! Measuring cups, teaspoons, tablespoons
Using fractions, multiplication, and division when changing the amounts in a recipe
Calculation proportions
Figuring out the cost the food
should be sold for

10. Algebra in every day life

11. It’s all around us!
From the house you live in, to the bridges and roads you drive on every day, Algebra was used to create them.

12. Adults use it too
The average adult uses Algebra for financial planning, such as…
Interest rates
Determining loan payments
For individuals who work out, Algebra is used to…
Determining their amount of body fat and body weight vs the weight of their muscles and bones
Calculating height, current body mass, and activity to find out which food to eat

13. …But is Algebra beneficial to me?

14. Even though I don’t know what I’m going to do as a future career, Algebra is applied to most jobs. If I choose a job that does not involve Algebra, I would still need a basic understanding for a multitude of events in my day to day life.
So, yes! Algebra is extremely beneficial to my future.