Mathematical Language and Symbols Flashcards
classified as a language which used to communicate through numbers, symbols, sets, operations, functions, equations, abstraction, and linearity, complexity of language, logic, coding and decoding information. It is also a system used to express, communicate and share mathematical information.
Mathematical Language
- ≈
- ab
- ∉
- ∠
- ∟
- ∫
7.Σ - ∀
- ∈
- ∅
- A B →
- Approximately equal to
- Segment ab
- not belong to
- angle
- Right angle
- Integral
- Sum of (sigma)
- For all
- Belongs to
- Empty set
- Ray ab
Characteristics of the Mathematical Language is
Precise
Concise or brief
Powerful
it is able to make very fine distinction or definitions.
Precise
if someone can say things in long exposition or sentences, mathematics can say it briefly.
Concise or brief
one can express complex thoughts with relatively ease.
Powerful
An _______ is the mathematical analogue of an English noun; it is a correct arrangement of mathematical symbols used to represent a mathematical object of interest
Expression
Verbal Phrase to Variable Expression
The sum of a number and 9
n + 9
Verbal Phrase to Variable Expression
The difference of a number and 21
n - 21
Verbal Phrase to Variable Expression
The product of 6 and a number
6n
A ___________ is the analogue of an English sentence; it is a correct arrangement of mathematical symbols that states a complete thought.
Mathematical sentence
Expression or Sentence?
5
Expression
Expression or Sentence?
3x4
Expression
Expression or Sentence?
(8-2)x3
Expression
Expression or Sentence?
3+2 = 5
Sentence
