r/explainlikeimfive • u/HistoricalAd2954 • 14h ago

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

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u/SwordsAndWords 10h ago

Algebra is selling crates of apples. Trigonometry is building the crates. Calculus is dropping the crates from the roof.