| Interesting Math History |
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What is Parentheses ? |
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Parentheses is the symbol ( ) , indicates that the enclosed sums or products are to be taken collectively.
2(6 + 4 - 3) = 2 x 7 = 14 but
2 x 6 + 4 - 3 = 12 + 1 = 13
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Desiderius Erasmus coined the term lunula to refer to the parentheses (), based on the round shape of the moon.
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Parentheses can be used in computer programming. Example : C Language
Parentheses can be used to represent intervals.
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