In Algebra, there are 5 ways to
represent multiplication.
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multiplication sign "x" |
| 5 · 3 | raised dot (be careful it doesn't lool like a decimal point) |
| 5 * 3 | asterisk (computer users should recognize this--NOT a star) |
| 5(3)
(5)3 (5)(3) |
parantheses (any of the three forms) |
|
abc |
no symbol (can ONLY be used when letters are involved) |
In Algebra, there are 4 ways
to represent division
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division sign ( ÷) |
| _____
) |
"dog house" (the one used in long division) |
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slash (computer users should be familiar with this) |
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fraction bar |
