Why algebra has a different multiplication sign is because they don't want to mix up the American multiplication sign with the variable x. So they use a centered dot for algebra instead of this: x.
The sign of multiplication is x or *
÷division sign (a.k.a. obelus)1659Johann Rahn×multiplication sign1618William Oughtred
The multiplication sign is shown as X in maths
grece
there is not one on there
The sign of multiplication is x or *
The multiplication sign on my keybord is * or ctrl 8
x
÷division sign (a.k.a. obelus)1659Johann Rahn×multiplication sign1618William Oughtred
The multiplication sign is located on the same button as the number eight. You can get to the multiplication sign by pressing Shift and the number eight key.
The multiplication sign is shown as X in maths
The × symbol for multiplication was introduced by William Oughtred in 1631.
there is not one on there
grece
THe multiplication sign.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiplication_sign It's just called the "multiplication sign" or "multiplication operator".
It was invented, not discovered.