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Match Each Symbol to Its Name

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The section introduces three symbols used for multiplication. Match each symbol to its name.

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Symbol

\(\times\)
\(\cdot\)
\((\;)\)

Name

Parentheses
Raised dot
Times symbol

Correct Answer

(1) \(\times\),Times symbol
(2) \(\cdot\),Raised dot
(3) \((\;)\),Parentheses

Explanation

Three ways to write multiplication: \(\times\) (times symbol), \(\cdot\) (raised dot), and parentheses \((\;)\). All three mean the same operation. Example: \(4 \times 5 = 4 \cdot 5 = (4)(5) = 20\).

Reference

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