Algebra is by far the most important form of mathematics needed when it comes to working with Reaktor. Ideally one should have an understanding of high school algebra, along with at least some peripheral knowledge of trigonometry. One generally does not encounter circumstances in Reaktor where things such as the quadratic equation are needed, but generally speaking you should be comfortable with solving single variable linear equations (i.e. solving for x if: 2x + 10 = 4x) and double variable linear equations (i.e. solving for y if: 3y = 2x + 6y + 20). Polynomials with terms to powers greater than one are not encountered too often (i.e. y = x2 + 3x + 4), but you may encounter them when doing such things as shaping linear controller data into a curve.
