Chapter 15 - Reverse Polish Notation Flashcards
1
Q
Define Reverse Polish Notation (RPN)
A
Another term for postfix notation.
2
Q
What is infix?
A
Expressions that are written with the operators within the operands, e.g 2+3.
3
Q
What is an Operator?
A
The mathematical process within an expression.
4
Q
What is BIDMAS?
A
A methodology for evaluating mathematical expressions in a particular sequence. (Brackets, Indices, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction.)
5
Q
Define Polish Notation
A
Another way of describing prefix notation.
6
Q
What is Prefix?
A
Expressions that are written with the operators before the operands, e.g + 2 3
7
Q
What is Postifx?
A
Expressions that are written with the operators after the operands, e.g 2 3 +
