Something that is well understood by people smarter than you. Used daily by those who pursued a career in engineering, physics, chemistry, computer science, etc.
"Man, if only I'd had a better attitude in school, I might have become smart enough to solve simple algebra problems."
by shoobiedoop July 24, 2015

Math mixed with letters and other complicated things that you'll never use in life, you'll forget how to do it the next day, and is pretty pointless to teach.
by TheManWithNoName34 April 28, 2022

Your phone number
by el oso baila July 6, 2003

by brittanagleek#1 October 29, 2019

Contrary to most of the uneducated definitions here, algebra is one of the most important things to learn if you don't like flipping burgers.
by adsims September 6, 2005

n.
An artform relating manipulation of numbers. The most important 'tool' in the understanding of the universe, and the very foundation for the advancement of human civilization so far.
An artform relating manipulation of numbers. The most important 'tool' in the understanding of the universe, and the very foundation for the advancement of human civilization so far.
People who find a 2nd degree polynomial complex, and furthermore cannot determine 'y' despite the fact the 'y' if the subject of the equation are in no position to define algebra: see definitino by Sodak
by Parametric November 9, 2004
