Learning algebra helps prepare students for the workforce.

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The New York Times reports that, as of 2017, several states are deciding whether algebra should be a requirement for all students in public universities.

According to EdSource, a journalistic website focused on education issues, learning algebra prepares students to enter our increasingly technology-oriented job market.

Algebra, which many students begin learning in middle or high school, is highly applicable to everyday situations people may encounter at work.

A study published in the Journal of Education and Work found that workers with higher levels of mathematical skills, including algebra, tend to earn higher wages and have better job advancement opportunities compared to those with lower levels of mathematical skills.