Mathematical modeling abounds with algebraic applications

Last updated: 7/23/2022

Mathematical modeling abounds with algebraic applications such as quadratic graphs representing maximum and minimum cost equations. The mathematical principles involved are explored in typical high school algebra classes. In the past 30 years, computer modeling has catapulted our ability to mathematically model complex items in our world such as weather prediction, unemployment, and how buildings behave under stress such as those imposed by extreme weather. Computer mathematical modeling not only opens the door for evaluating these more complex models that are tedious to evaluate by hand but also saves time and financial resources. Car manufacturers no longer need to build prototypes of proposed car design changes to perform tests such as wind resistance, roll-over, and initial crash tests. The use of computer modeling has shortened the time from seeing a car move from a drawing to the assembly line. Computer modeling can be found in which of the following arenas? Choose the correct answer below. A. Unemployment models B. Earthquake strength of skyscrapers C. Weather D. All of the above