Mathematical Symbols

Mathematical symbols are tools used to represent ideas, operations, and relationships efficiently. For example, "+" means addition, combining numbers; "−" means subtraction, taking away; "×" or "•" indicates multiplication, repeated addition; "÷" or "/" signifies division, splitting into parts. "=" shows equality, indicating two expressions are the same. Symbols like ">", "<", "≥", "≤" compare values, showing if one is greater or smaller, or equal or at least. Variables like "x" or "y" stand for unknown or changing numbers. These symbols make math precise, concise, and universal across different contexts.