Algebra and Big Life Questions

11/07/2006 at 9:00 a.m.

Do you owe your friend an apology? Is it time to see a therapist? Should you call in sick to work? Is your dating relationship going somewhere? Garth Sundem, a self-proclaimed math geek, uses algebraic equations to determine all these things.
A common complaint from math students is: "Why do I have to learn this? Algebra has nothing to do with real life." Well, perhaps they're wrong. Today we answer your life questions - mathematically. Also, tell us the fun ways you use math?

Guests:
Garth Sundem studied math and music at Cornell University. Now he is a math geek and freelance writer. His new book is Geek Logik: 50 Foolproof Equations for Everyday Life.