Important Algebraic Symbols Flashcards

Important Algebraic Symbols and Their Meanings

• "is at least" is represented by the symbol >. Indicates a minimum value inclusive of the number itself.

• "is at most" symbolizes .. Indicates a maximum value inclusive of the number itself.

• "is less than" uses the symbol <. Denotes that a value is strictly lower than another.

• "is / equal to" is represented by the symbol =. Indicates that two values are the same.

• "sum of" is denoted by the expression ( + ). Requires parentheses to indicate that the quantities should be added together.

• "difference of" uses the expression ( - ). Requires parentheses indicating subtraction between two quantities.

• "product of" is denoted incorrectly as ( - ). Should represent multiplication, correctly noted as ( * ). Requires parentheses.

• "quotient of" is represented by ( numerator / denominator ). Indicates a fraction, and parentheses are necessary to express this operation clearly.

• "a number" can be denoted by x, where x can represent any variable.

• "a number squared" is expressed as x². Represents a number multiplied by itself.

• "a number cubed" is expressed as x³. Represents a number multiplied by itself twice.