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 08, 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 06, 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 August 28, 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 09, 2004
Algebra is complicated useless information that we don't need in the real world!
Like, who the hell would need to know the height of a building by measuring the shadows first?
Like, who the hell would need to know the height of a building by measuring the shadows first?
Son: Dad, why do we need to learn algebra?
Dad: Actually, that's a great question. I don't know.
Son: *Throws algebra homework away*
Dad: That's my son!
Dad: Actually, that's a great question. I don't know.
Son: *Throws algebra homework away*
Dad: That's my son!
by Spin Master David February 05, 2021