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who knows all we really need to know is the basics and they think that you might get a job in the future that may involve math like if you work at a young age most jobs you work at are cashiers and that involves counting money 
Georgia23
Good point...

Algebra is used in finances, engineering, scientific fields, and many more!
When looking to make a major purchase and comparing rates of interest, algebra is used. 

That's just one example. Algebra may seem absurd (and yes I hate it too), but it is surely a skill needed for some careers/jobs.

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