Which of the following is the crux of the interrelationship between mathematics and science?
a. ?One must learn basic mathematics first in order to understand science.
b. ?The basic concepts of mathematics are the basic process skills of science.
c. ?The basic concepts of science must be learned before the math skills.
d. ?About half of the math basic concepts are related to science concepts.
ANSWER:
b
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