What are Symbols Used for In Math?
Mathematical symbols can be difficult and can form a barrier to learning mathematical concepts. Now, different symbols are used in mathematics and hold significant meaning as well. Let us list down a few of those symbols for you.
| Operation | Symbol |
| addition | + |
| subtraction | - |
| multiplication | x, * |
| division | ÷, / |
| grouping values | [ ], ( ) |
| sets | { } |
| pi | π |
| infinity | ∞ |
| equal to | = |
| approximately equal | ≅ |
| not equal to | ≠ |
| less than | <, ≤ |
| greater than | >, ≥ |
| radical symbol | √ |
| degrees | ° |
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