2006-07-28 12:13:21 · 13 answers · asked by lord_andys_new_id 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
I used to really like algebra and trig. I hated calculus. Too many "theories". Once anything gets past the point where I can't see using it...ever...then I'm uninterested. I just don't have the faith that all the formulas are actually correct. Maybe they messed up. You never know because you can't use that crap in real life so its all a bunch of numbers that mean nothing.
2006-07-28 12:18:39 · answer #1 · answered by jmk_jenmarie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
With a proper foundation in mathematics one may study almost anything in depth. Favorites topics of mine that require more advanced mathematical thinking include chemistry and electronics.
Before I became a mathematics professor I worked various jobs to get through college. One job was a designer at a defense contractor where I used simple math (mostly trigonometry) all day long. I visited a HUGE defense contractor in the Dallas area and I was amazed at the number of people using calculus and differential equations to perform their daily jobs. I also noticed that most were women and most were Asian.
It is true that all one needs in life are the basics taught by the 5th grade. However, if one has higher aspirations in life, then an advanced knowledge beyond what one thinks one will ever use is definitely required.
For all those that ask "when will I ever use this stuff [mathematics]?" the answer is simple: You will never use mathematics because you are not able to do anything beyond balancing a check book. {These comments were intended more for folks like jmk_jenmarie and not 440 Dart Racer.}
It's a shame that people can be so short-sighted and ignorant. It is better to create opportunities for oneself than it is to close doors.
2006-07-28 20:02:56 · answer #2 · answered by IPuttLikeSergio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm currently taking calculus, and would like to move on and take differential equations. If I could pursue any branch of mathematics. It would be cryptography. I've always thought it was cool that you can hide something in plain site, or use a small bit of known information extrapolate secrets.
2006-07-28 20:53:26 · answer #3 · answered by shin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Algebra and trigonometry are my favorite types of math because of the logic thats involved in solving those equations.
2006-07-28 19:42:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any maths under the catalog Geometry. And i would like to have someone helping me with algebra...
2006-07-29 07:54:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drawing, Calculation and Thinking
2006-07-28 22:15:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umm...I'm only in eighth grade, so I don't know XD I took Pre-Algebra in 6th, Algebra in 7th, and I'm taking Geometry now. I really liked Algebra, but Geometry is fun and easy...so I'm not sure. ^_^
2006-07-30 20:04:26 · answer #7 · answered by talk2me_sister8 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do trignomery and would like to do number theory(to understand fermat's theorem
2006-07-28 19:23:17 · answer #8 · answered by Mein Hoon Na 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do statistics, calculus and accountancy; but then I really love ALGEBRA. haha.
2006-07-28 19:18:44 · answer #9 · answered by edelweiss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Balancing your check book is fun. Not balancing your check book is not fun.
2006-07-28 19:29:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋