As a graduate from social study, I see math helps us to understand not only numbers, but also equation, elimination, substitution, and things such as irrational, integral, and derivative, to either prove a statement or find the solution.
Just like life events, humans are prone to search for balance and justice, through
elimination or
substitution of things in aiming for a certain equal state.
We are given problems to choose the correct
solution so that it forms an
equation.
One thing I cannot (yet) find is that math does not regard any
competition.
If it is known that x+4=6, the needed answer is always 2. Although you put bigger or smaller number, it will not be justified.
Math is a humble science that teaches us
modesty and
efficacy, two things are scarce nowadays amidst the drama of life around gold, glitter, and gospel.