Mathematical-Symbols Edexcel Higher

Mathematical symbols

What mathematical symbols do I need to know?

• Starting with the basic four operations

  • Addition, plus, sum, total

  • Subtraction, minus, difference, take away

  • Multiplication, product, times

  • Division, quotient, divide, share

• Equals signs

  • Equal to

    • e.g.

  • Not equal to

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