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Nature of Mathematics (MindTap Course List)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9781133947257
Chapter P
Problem 1PS
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Textbook Problem

IN YOUR OWN WORDS The prologue provides a historical overview and asks the question, “Why Math?” This question seems appropriate at the beginning of a college mathematics course. Why do you think it is important to study mathematics?

Expert Solution
To determine

To give:

The use of math and think whether the study of mathematics is important.

Explanation of Solution

Description:

The reason for “why math” is as follows.

1. Math helps to have a better problem solving skills.

2. Learning math is good for the brain.

3. Math helps to understand the world better.

The reason of the study of mathematics is important as below.

The learning of mathematics is organized the history or story of the development of mathematical ideas or it can be organized by topic.

Mathematics is used to count the things in daily life.

Example: During cooking, how much ingredients added to the recipes and how much money you have in bank account, how much syrup to take for fast recover.

Math can help to sale the things.

Mathematics is everywhere in our day to day life.

This is the reason for studying mathematics is important.

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