A friend of mine forwarded the following image to me on Facebook:
My response was quick and simple: Anybody who’s able to use a computer or a mobile device to use Facebook to connect with their friends has directly benefited from algebra today, whether or not they realize it.
I'm a Professor of Mathematics and a University Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of North Texas. For eight years, I was co-director of Teach North Texas, UNT's program for preparing secondary teachers of mathematics and science.
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