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Originally Posted by Munchkin03
But, maybe I have the same issue that you have--what I consider basic arithmetic (add/subtract/multiply/divide) is actually closer to algebra?
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Well, arithmetic is part of algebra. Algebra is basically the concept of using one or more variables to stand for numbers, then solving for that variable. For example, when halving a recipe that yields 24 cookies, and for 24 you need 2 cups of sugar, how many cups of sugar do you use? If you were writing it out, you'd use "X" in the place of number of cups, and solve for it.
Plus, algebra is the application of rules(which is what seems makes it boring for MC Jr.), PEMDAS, FOIL, and so on.