Question

what is the heirchy of mathematics ?

Answer 1

it's the most important science in the world

Answer 2

understandable. but what comes first? wondering how to work my way up to the highest form of math but don't know where to start. calc and trig are highest known but how do I get there?

Answer 3

what do you mean?

Answer 4

take algebra, then trig,then calc

Answer 5

ok what are the types of algebra to study and in what order ?

Answer 6

you mean as an undergrad?

Answer 7

I dont know what your experince with math is, but if you dont have any, take begginer algebra

Answer 8

If you have some experince, you can problably start at college algebra and then some trig

Answer 9

Hierarchy of math:

counting -> addition/subtraction -> multiplication -> division -> fractions -> algebra -> trig -> calculus -> differential equations

linear algebra falls between algebra and calculus somewhere.
basic geometry needs everything up to trig.

Answer 10

linear algebra is after calculus

Answer 11

fairly comfortable with basic algebra

knew that linear was after but not part of algebra

Answer 12

True, in school we do it that way. But vectors and matrices have nothing to do with calculus.

Answer 13

Then you can problably go to college algebra. From there you can take calculus, but i suggest taking some trig before

Answer 14

any suggestions for coursework in algebra? mit only offers linear algebra

Answer 15

get a textbook and just start going through..maybe watch some khan academy videos

Answer 16

you are just teaching yourself? not going to college?

Answer 17

not familiar with khan academy
I"m prepping for school this fall.but yes I do relie on my own learning mostly.

Answer 18

getting into schooll has always been problematic making money and time align , and the third integer getting left alone when need to study.

Answer 19

don't whant to have to waste time learning what I can learn in a few months ahead of time so I can concentrate on core courses ty

Answer 20

Definitely study algebra the hardest. It is the backbone of all 'real life' math. Calculus is a breeze if you know your algebra. So is trigonometry (well, if you know algebra AND the unit circle, it'll be a breeze). But for now, focus on mastering algebra, and life will be easy-peesy. At until cal 2. I'm about to start cal 2, and I get the feeling that this is where it gets hard.

Answer 21

uber, calc 2 is easy if you know your calc 1 and algebra

Answer 22

so algebra or should I say basic algebra is the key to trig combined with geometry?

Answer 23

circusboy, just learn algebra..after you learn algebra, come back and ask us what to do next..you're getting way ahead of yourself

Answer 24

that's why I'm good
@ everything I do I plan ahead. ty