reply to the following post: Having mathematical skills enhances problem solving abilities by allowing people to be able to use common knowledge to perform day to day tasks. For example, if you are budgeting and going grocery shopping, using mathematical skills such as rounding will be able to help you stay on within your budget. To take it a step further, you could perform the math calculations to figure out what the tax will be depending on the regulations for the state to know your overall total before even getting to the register. Combining algebra and trigonometry can enhance problem solving in the same way. Many people use math on a day to day basis, may it be at work or doing home improvements. As a store manager, it is inevitable that I utilize math when counting deposits and preparing for inventory. The intersection of algebra and trigonometry in problem solving is used on various different scales. Some require it for work as others do it unintentionally. When problem solving, it is essential to have clear understandings of both algebra and trigonometry as they both can be essential