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The mathemtical symbol for multiplication is 'X'. e.g. 3 X 4 = 12
Not without a multiplication symbol between the 5 and the 2.
Well, you just have to type a lower case x and that is it.
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The × symbol for multiplication was introduced by William Oughtred in 1631.
multiplication
In Java, the multiplication operator is represented by the asterisk, "*". This was not invented by Java; most programming languages, as well as programs such as Excel, use the same symbol.
The mathemtical symbol for multiplication is 'X'. e.g. 3 X 4 = 12
In Java, the multiplication operator is represented by the asterisk, "*". This was not invented by Java; most programming languages, as well as programs such as Excel, use the same symbol.
It is used as the symbol for multiplication.
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It's called an Interpunct.
The asterisk () symbol in mathematical equations is commonly used to represent multiplication. It is significant because it helps differentiate between multiplication and other operations, such as addition or subtraction.