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The first recorded use of the plus (+) and minus (−) symbols is attributed to the German mathematician Johannes Widmann in his 1480 work "Mercantile Arithmetic." He used the symbols in the context of arithmetic operations, particularly in relation to profit and loss. While these symbols were not widely adopted immediately, they eventually became standard notation in mathematics.
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What are the Chinese plus and minus symbols?
Plus symbol (chinese): + Minus symbol (chinese): -
How were the plus and minus sign invented?
The person who invented the plus sign is the same as the minus
What is a term in a math expession?
A "term" is each of the parts of the expression that are combined with plus or minus symbols. For example, in x2 + xy + y2, you have three terms; one before the first plus symbol; one between the two plus symbols; one after the second plus symbol.
What keystrokes are needed to create a plus or minus symbol?
To create a plus or minus symbol (±) using keystrokes, you can hold the "Alt" key and type "0177" on the numeric keypad in Windows. On a Mac, you can press "Option" + "Shift" + "=". Alternatively, in Microsoft Word, you can type "00B1" and then press "Alt" + "X" to convert it into the symbol.
What century did mathematicians first use plus and minus signs?
15th Century by Johannes Widmann
What are the Chinese plus and minus symbols?
Plus symbol (chinese): + Minus symbol (chinese): -
What is the symbol which is a plus sign above a minus?
It indicates "plus or minus".
What does a minus plus a minus equal9?
In Maths double sign symbols can be tabled as = + = - = - = + NB If no symbol is given in front of a number, then read it as plus(+).
What is operation symbol?
a operation symbol is like minus(-) plus(+) multiply(X)and divide
How were the plus and minus sign invented?
The person who invented the plus sign is the same as the minus
How do you define a symbol such as plus or - as a variable in python?
Use a character variable. For example: plus = '+' minus = '-' You can now refer to these symbols using the variable names "plus" or "minus".
How do you make a plus or minus sign on a mac?
Shift-Option-Plus (+) will produce the ± symbol on a Mac.
What is a term in a math expession?
A "term" is each of the parts of the expression that are combined with plus or minus symbols. For example, in x2 + xy + y2, you have three terms; one before the first plus symbol; one between the two plus symbols; one after the second plus symbol.
Terms are separated by what mathematical symbol?
a plus or minus sign your welcome ;D
What is a operation symbols?
a operation symbol is like minus(-) plus(+) multiply(X)and divide
Does plus minus mean plus?
Same mathematical signs equal plus Different mathematical signs equal minus Plus Plus = Plus (+)(+) = + Minus Minus = Plus (-)(-) = + Plus Minus = Minus (+)(-) = - Minus Plus = Minus (-)(+) = - So the direct answer to your question would be: plus minus equals minus
What keystrokes are needed to create a plus or minus symbol?
To create a plus or minus symbol (±) using keystrokes, you can hold the "Alt" key and type "0177" on the numeric keypad in Windows. On a Mac, you can press "Option" + "Shift" + "=". Alternatively, in Microsoft Word, you can type "00B1" and then press "Alt" + "X" to convert it into the symbol.
