Mathematical Language

and Symbols

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SYMBOLS

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Mathematical Language

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Mathematical Language
 is a system used in the field of mathematics
to communicate mathematical ideas,
concepts and theories among others.
 It is distinct and unique from the usual
language that people are used to.
 Used to communicate abstract and
logical ideas.
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Mathematical Language
 this language consist of some natural
language using technical terms that are
grammatical conventions, supplemented
by a highly specialized symbolic notation.
 the mathematical notation used for
formulas has its own grammar and shared
by mathematicians anywhere in the globe
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 3 1. Precise
Characteristics
of 2. Concise
Mathematical
Language 3. Powerful

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3 Characteristics of Mathematical Language

1. Precise
 Mathematical language is able to
make very fine distinction of
things.
2 = 22

 means “accurate or exact”

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Hundred
230 Thirty
230
2:30
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Degrees(° )

Bearing
Temperature

Angle Measurement
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Mathematical Symbols

 Used to refer certain quantities,

concepts, ideas and others

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Common Mathematical Symbols
 Ten Digits: 0,1,2, …, 9
 Basic Operations: +, -, x, ÷
 Sets: Ս, Ո, ⊆, ⊇
 Variables: a, b, c, …, x, y, z
 Special Symbols: =, ≠,<,>, ≤, ≥,π,…
 Logic Symbols: ∨, ~,↔, ∴, …
 Set Notation: N, W, Z, Q, R, C, …
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3 Characteristics of Mathematical Language

2. Concise
 Mathematical language is able to say or
write thing briefly.
 We can convert mathematical language into
expression or equations.
Ex. The sum of 2 and a number 2 + x
Five times a number 5x
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3 Characteristics of Mathematical Language

2. Concise

Ex. 5 less than 3 times the width w

3w - 5
Twice a number

2n
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3 Characteristics of Mathematical Language

3. Powerful
 Mathematical language is a powerful tool
because it can express complex thoughts
with relative ease.
Formula
Work W = Fd
activity involving mental or
physical effort done in order to
achieve a purpose or result.

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Mathematical EXPRESSIONS
vs
Mathematical SENTENCES

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 Mathematical EXPRESSIONS
 A mathematical expression is a mathematical
analogue of and English noun.
 It DOES NOT state a complete thought.
 The most common expressions are
numbers, variables, sets and functions.
Ex. 5 4x y-6
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 Mathematical SENTENCE
 A mathematical sentence is a mathematical
analogue of an English sentence.
 It state a complete thought.
Ex. 1 + 2 = 3 4x =16 y-6>

 It always used relation symbols

such as =, ≠,<,>, ≤, ≥.
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 Mathematical SENTENCE
 mathematical sentences has verb.
 In 1 + 2 = 3 the verb is equal “=“.
 A mathematical sentence can
1. Always True
2. Always False
3. Sometimes True/Sometimes False

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Mathematical SENTENCE

1+2=3 True Sentence

1+2=6 False Sentence
x+2=9 Sometimes True/
Sometimes False Sentence
True if x = 7
and false otherwise.
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Let’s Try!
Tell whether the given is a mathematical
expression or a mathematical sentence. If it’s a
mathematical sentence, identify if it is true,
false or sometimes true/sometimes false.

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 -4 + 8
Answer: Mathematical Expression

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Answer: Mathematical Expression

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 x+5
Answer: Mathematical Expression

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 x+3=7
Answer: Mathematical Sentence

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7 + 8 = 16
Answer: Mathematical Sentence
False Sentence

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