Are all the math sections somehow interrelated?

I’m seeing a lot of this as I work through the math slowly on my own (I never finished high school, long story) Like I see
quadratic equations in the functions section, perfect squares with binomials etc.

This is intentional right? it’s actually kind of cool how it all works together. :slight_smile:

So basically there are no sections one can “skip?” right? You have to study it all?

I realize this isn’t really a preparation question but I don’t know where to put it. Mods, forgive me.

Yes, a lot of topics in mathematics are very intertwined.

For example, deriving the quadratic formula is pretty difficult unless you know how to complete the square (which is often taught as a “separate” method to solving quadratics).

And a lot of geometry questions tend to be disguised as algebra questions (and vice versa).

If you’re aiming for 750-800, it seems like a good idea.

@Rianthe It seems you have the drive and time to get to the roots of all these squares :slight_smile: . You might find this book very helpful in your endeavors: [A First Course in Algebra](https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1502817330/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_1_1?colid=2G1HXN52MI1G6&coliid=I3UMJ923FM4UNK:).

(I am in no way associated either with the author or the publisher of that book.)