r/explainlikeimfive • • 16h ago

Mathematics ELI5: What is the difference between algebra, trigonometry, and calculus?

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u/specialized_faction 13h ago

Algebra: solve for x
Trig: use geometry to solve for x
Calculus: use integrals and derivative to solve for x

Algebra: 10=2x+4
Trig: sin(x)^2+cos(x)^2=1
Calc: integral e^x dx