The average American

[EERs 3:16]

doesn't need Algebra

 

[WVUCOOPER]

doesn't need Algebra

Of course they do. Calculus? No. Basic algebra? 100% yes. They also need to be taught how to balance a checkbook and budget a household.

 

[DvlDog4WVU]

doesn't need Algebra

??

 

[dave]

Of course they do. Calculus? No. Basic algebra? 100% yes. They also need to be taught how to balance a checkbook and budget a household.

They use calculus more than they realize as well.

 

[eerdoc]

doesn't need Algebra

Maybe a re-evaluation of who is include when computing this 'average' of which you speak. Sample size and selection plays a major role in such computations.Suggest a better job be done in both areas so as to not spew meaningless nonsense.