Nature of Mathematics Lesson 2: Mathematical Language & Symbols
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Which type of mathematical sentence can be identified as either true or false?

  • Mathematical symbol
  • Rational number
  • Mathematical expression (correct)
  • Complex number

In a coordinate system, what kind of values do distances have?

  • Complex values
  • Non-negative values (correct)
  • Negative values
  • Integer values

According to conventions in mathematics, how should fractions be expressed?

  • In simplest form (correct)
  • In improper form
  • In decimal form
  • In mixed form

What type of symbols are used to refer to quantities, concepts, and ideas in mathematics?

<p>Mathematical symbols (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When constructing a Venn diagram, what shape is used to represent the universal set?

<p>Rectangle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common mathematical symbol?

<p>$-$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a mathematical language?

<p>To communicate mathematical ideas, concepts, and theories (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of mathematical language?

<p>Precise able to make fine distinctions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the language of mathematics designed according to the text?

<p>To communicate numbers, sets, functions, and perform operations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes mathematical language different from general communication?

<p>It is concise and precise in expressing mathematical ideas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of language according to the text?

<p>To communicate ideas to others effectively (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of mathematics, what does 'convention' refer to?

<p>Agreed facts, names, notations, or usages by mathematicians (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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