In what ways does algebra act as a tool to improve communication? How does algebra affect how people can learn from each other?

Scenario: susan wants to make 2 square flags to sell at a crafts fair. the fabric she wants to buy is 3 meters wide. she doesn't want any fabric left over. what's the least amount of fabric she should buy? question: which equation will susan solve her problem? note: let x represent the length of 1 side of the flag. options: 1) 2x^2 = 4x 2) 8 +2x = 2(4x) 3) 2 * 2 = 4 * 2 4) 4x^2 -2x = 0

Jared had 3/7 of the minutes on a family phone plan remaining for the month. the plan is shared by 2 people. if divided equally what portion of the minutes remaining on the phone plan would be avalible for each person

Why does the shape of the distribution of the weights of russet potatoes tend to be symmetrical?