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Lexicon of Mathematical Symbols - Cycle 2
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What are mathematical symbols?
| Symbol | Name | Definition | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| |×| | Times | Symbol indicating that one number or quantity is multiplied by another. This symbol is used in multiplication. | |4 \color {blue} {\times} 2 = 8| |
| |÷| | Divide | Symbol indicating that one number or quantity is split into equal groups. This symbol is used in division. | |8 \color {blue}{\div} 2 = 4| |
| |\%| | Percent | Symbol indicating a number or quantity out of |100| |\left(\dfrac{?}{100}\right)|. This symbol is used to represent a percentage. | |25\color {blue}{\%}| |\left(\dfrac{25}{100}\right)| |
 | Congruent to | Symbols indicating that sides or angles have the same measurement. |
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 | Right angle | Symbol indicating a right angle. |  |