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Algebra is a term describing any type of math in which letters take the place of numbers in a formula. For example, x + 2 = 5 is an algebraic formula in which x represents the number 3. Taking this concept further allows you to solve many different kinds of formulas, including calculating the area of a shape. It also lets you quickly perform calculations that would otherwise be complex and lengthy. Algebra is useful in everyday life, giving you the foundation to make sound financial and logical decisions. It’s also the building block for every other higher type of mathematics and other subjects. Whether you are calculating distance or deciding how much paint to buy for your walls, algebra will be the tool of choice.