Home >> Science >> Math (Algebra) Algebra 100 Intro Algebra is a scary word to some people, myself included, but it doesn't have to be. Really, it's just a fancy way of complicating the simple math we normally do anyway everyday. The equations that represent these daily transactions are often unknown or perhaps unrealized in our day-to-day activities, but they can provide useful new perspectives on how we interact in society. Uses of Algebra Algebra is useful in many others ways too though. All the functions we perform on the daily can, in one way or another, be represented using Algebraic equations. When we shop for groceries on a limited budget, for example, we might have to account for the taxes on certain goods that aren't exempt from taxes. Perhaps multiple each item by the number of mouths to feed, and then maybe replace one of each to account for someone with allergies. Maybe you have three kids, and each eats two pieces of fruit each sch...