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  2. Negative number - Wikipedia

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    In mathematics, a negative number represents an opposite. [1] In the real number system, a negative number is a number that is less than zero. Negative numbers are often used to represent the magnitude of a loss or deficiency. A debt that is owed may be thought of as a negative asset.

  3. Order of operations - Wikipedia

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    Order of operations. In mathematics and computer programming, the order of operations is a collection of rules that reflect conventions about which operations to perform first in order to evaluate a given mathematical expression . These rules are formalized with a ranking of the operations. The rank of an operation is called its precedence, and ...

  4. Check mark - Wikipedia

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    ballot box with check. white heavy check mark. A check or check mark ( American English ), checkmark ( Philippine English ), tickmark ( Indian English) or tick ( Australian, New Zealand and British English) is a mark ( , , etc.) used in many countries, including the English-speaking world, to indicate the concept "yes" (e.g. "yes; this has been ...

  5. Prohibitory traffic sign - Wikipedia

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    This sign is used where parking and stopping is prohibited. Usually shown as a red cross inside a blue circle with a red ring in Europe and parts of Asia, and a 'E' in a red circle with a X through in South America. Australia. Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe. Caltrans: No stopping at Any Time.

  6. Multiplication sign - Wikipedia

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    U+00F7 ÷ DIVISION SIGN. The multiplication sign ( × ), also known as the times sign or the dimension sign, is a mathematical symbol used to denote the operation of multiplication, which results in a product. [1] While similar to a lowercase X ( x ), the form is properly a four-fold rotationally symmetric saltire. [2]

  7. Euro sign - Wikipedia

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    The euro sign ( €) is the currency sign used for the euro, the official currency of the eurozone and adopted, although not required to, by Kosovo and Montenegro. The design was presented to the public by the European Commission on 12 December 1996. It consists of a stylized letter E (or epsilon ), crossed by two lines instead of one.

  8. Glossary of mathematical symbols - Wikipedia

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    ± (plus–minus sign) 1. Denotes either a plus sign or a minus sign. 2. Denotes the range of values that a measured quantity may have; for example, 10 ± 2 denotes an unknown value that lies between 8 and 12. ∓ (minus-plus sign) Used paired with ±, denotes the opposite sign; that is, + if ± is –, and – if ± is +.

  9. Wikipedia:How to make dashes - Wikipedia

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    The CharInsert toolbar [edit] To insert a dash or minus sign, use the toolbar below the edit box. Click where you want the character to be inserted, select "Insert" from the pull-down menu, and then: To insert an en dash (–), click on the first character (the shorter dash). To insert an em dash (—), click on the second character (the longer ...