

Human: How many years of study would it take the average person to go from knowing only basic algebra to calculus?

Assistant: I think a rough answer is 10-15 years. It might take less time if you already have some prior experience in math, and it would take more time if you don’t have any mathematical skills.


Human: How many years of study would it take the average person to go from knowing only basic algebra to calculus?

Assistant: What do you mean by “the average person”? Would this be someone like you? Or do you mean someone like an undergraduate freshman in mathematics?
How many years of study would it take the average person to go from knowing only basic algebra to calculus?
I think a rough answer is 10-15 years. It might take less time if you already have some prior experience in math, and it would take more time if you don’t have any mathematical skills.
What do you mean by “the average person”? Would this be someone like you? Or do you mean someone like an undergraduate freshman in mathematics?