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In the sixteenth century, mathematicians began using the symbols "+" for addition and "−" for subtraction to simplify mathematical notation and enhance clarity in calculations. These symbols helped streamline the representation of operations, making it easier to convey complex ideas without lengthy verbal descriptions. The adoption of these symbols was part of a broader movement towards standardization in mathematical practices, which facilitated communication and learning in the field.
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What century did mathematicians first use plus and minus signs?
15th Century by Johannes Widmann
In what century did people start using plus and minus signs?
19th century.....sorry this is all i know....
What is one sixteenth plus five sixteenth?
One of anything plus five of the same thing is equal to six of them.
What is purple minus red plus yellow minus blue plus red minus yellow plus blue?
Purple.
Why do you use subtraction when you add a positive integer and a negative integer?
Because adding a negative is the same as subtracting a positive. In other words, minus a plus is he same as plus a minus. For example 5+ (-3) = 5-3 = +2 5 -(+3) = 5-3 = +2 Remember minus a plus = = minus plus a minus = minus plus a plus = plus minus a minus = plus
What century did mathematicians first use plus and minus signs?
15th Century by Johannes Widmann
What century did mathematicians use plus and minus signs?
15th Century by Johannes Widmann
Which century did mathematicians first use minus and plus?
The addition symbol was first used in 1544 by Michael Stiple. I do not know when the subtraction sign was first used, I'm still trying to find that out myself!
What century were plus and minus signs in math first used?
the 16th century, specifically 1544.
In what century did people start using plus and minus signs?
19th century.....sorry this is all i know....
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 does 1 fourth plus 1 eighth plus 1 sixteenth plus 1 sixteenth?
1/2
What is one eighth plus one sixteenth?
three sixteenth
What is a plus and a plus if a plus and a minus is a minus?
A plus + a plus is a plus.
Calculate the following 7 - -2 equals?
A minus and a minus makes a plus A plus and a plus makes a plus A minus and a plus or plus and a minus makes a minus 7 - -2 is a minus and a minus Therefore the answer is 7 + 2 = 9
When was a long tom 12 gauge manufactured?
@ turn of the century, plus or minus a few decades
What is one sixteenth plus five sixteenth?
One of anything plus five of the same thing is equal to six of them.
