Why math matters, a lot

Published February 21, 2012 5:00am ET



If one manages to graduate from high school without the rudiments of algebra, geometry and trigonometry, there are certain relatively high-paying careers that are probably off-limits for life.

These include careers in architecture, chemistry, computer programming, engineering, medicine and certain technical fields.

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