Symbol Flashcard

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What symbol is used for multiplication?

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The symbol used for multiplication is '*', also known as the asterisk.

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What symbol is used for division?

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The symbol used for division is '/', also known as the forward slash.

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What is the symbol called that represents addition?

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The symbol for addition is '+', commonly referred to as the plus sign.

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What is the symbol called that represents subtraction?

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The symbol for subtraction is '-', commonly referred to as the minus sign.

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What symbol indicates dividing into equal groups?

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The symbol that indicates dividing into equal groups is '÷', known as the division sign.

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What is the purpose of the multiplication symbol?

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The multiplication symbol is used to indicate that two or more numbers are to be multiplied together.

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What does the division symbol represent in mathematical operations?

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The division symbol represents the operation of dividing one number by another.

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How is the plus sign used in mathematical expressions?

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The plus sign is used to indicate the addition of two or more numbers.

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How is the minus sign used in mathematical expressions?

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The minus sign is used to indicate the subtraction of one number from another.

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What is the difference between the multiplication and addition symbols?

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The multiplication symbol indicates repeated addition, while the addition symbol simply combines values.