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 expression

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

Non-negative values

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

In simplest form

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

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

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

<p>Rectangle</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common mathematical symbol?

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

What is the main purpose of a mathematical language?

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

Which of the following is a characteristic of mathematical language?

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

What is the importance of language according to the text?

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

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