You need algebra to do calculus with any sort of rigor...
Your suggestions are the real problem with teaching mathematics; do people learn science only to learn practical stuff? Read literature only to gain literacy skills? No! That is not how classes are taught.
Mathematics is seen only as a tool, but if it was taught as an art, or even a science, people wouldn't hate it!
Your suggestions are the real problem with teaching mathematics; do people learn science only to learn practical stuff? Read literature only to gain literacy skills? No! That is not how classes are taught.
Mathematics is seen only as a tool, but if it was taught as an art, or even a science, people wouldn't hate it!