Definition of Mathematics

I think the four most important things that deal with math are patterns, the use of operations, measurement, and properties.   One example of patterns is in the very beginning of xy algebra where one could close his/her eyes because.   The example for the use of operations is also in xy algebra...   Measurement deals with the lines in XY algebra, and properties was on one of the quizzes we took....

Patterns are definitely the base of math.   We use patterns everywhere, through kindergarten to freshman level and beyond.   From doing those oh so fun Whinne the pooh math books you could determine patterns in counting.   1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 ect.   You may not notice it but yes, there is a pattern.   its +1 every time.   

The use of operations is also a very important part of math, dealing with equations.   Without equations many areas of math would be cancelled out, such as Algebra, and Geometry.   So many equations are needed to solve for "x" and lengths, areas, perimeters, sides, circumference, and ect. 

One of the most important aspects of math is measurement.   We could not measure weight, volume, length, ect.   We could not construct buildings at all.   Civilitazation would be a disaster.

Properties of math aren't dearly important to mathematics.   We could live without them, but they play an important role, in PATTERNS.   

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