Examples from literature

• "I'm sure I can't see what use I am ever going to make, as a saddler, of algebra or surveying." 
• At the same time he was training his powers of thought by an assiduous study of algebra and geometry. 
• It was once my duty to act as private tutor in algebra and geometry to a young man preparing for college. 
• The girls studied a variety of subjects, arithmetic, algebra, literature, chemistry, philosophy, physiology, astronomy, and bookkeeping. 
• You will need some one to assist you and explain points in the mathematics and algebra, otherwise your progress will be very slow.