Simply, because it's quicker than writing the word 'therefore' and three dots in a triangle means nothing else. Probably.
the Mayans used dots and bars instead of numerals
The symbol with two dots stacked vertically on top of each other is called a "colon." It is commonly used in writing to introduce a list, a quotation, or an explanation. In mathematics, it can also denote ratios.
In printing, a sequence of three dots indicating an omission is typically represented by an ellipsis (…). This punctuation mark signifies that text has been intentionally left out or that there is a continuation of thought. It is commonly used in writing to create suspense or to indicate an incomplete thought. In typesetting, the ellipsis is often formatted as a single character rather than three separate dots.
Ellipsis is not a mathematical term. An ellipsis comprises a set of three dots (...) which is used to indicate text that is omitted but whose content should be clear from the context. An example of its use in mathematics is 1 + 2 + 3 + ... + 25 to indicate the sum of all the integers from 1 to 25.
There are three types of fractions that are used in mathematics. The three types of fractions are, mixed fractions, proper fractions, and improper fractions.
Three dots placed in an upright triangle is used in maths to represent: Therefore.
They can be used for 'therefore' but I think that is only maths
The medical symbol for therefore is the same one used in math: three dots in an equilateral triangle pattern.
SYMBOLS USED IN WRITINGThree dots in a non-inverted triangle shape ( ∴ ) means 'therefore.'Three dots in an upside-down triangle shape ( ∵ ) means 'because'.SAFETY SYMBOLS∵ is also used to mark a "threat".For more information, see Related links below.
the Mayans used dots and bars instead of numerals
Hence is an equal-sign w/ an arrow at the end "=>" Used to be three dots in the form of a triangle -often read as 'therefore'
The punctuation mark of three dots is called an ellipsis. It is used to indicate a pause or omission in a sentence.
The three dots around aluminum represent the element's electron configuration. Aluminum has 13 electrons arranged in a 2-8-3 configuration. The dots are used in electron dot diagrams to show the valence electrons of an atom.
They are called ellipsis, used to create a cliff hanger or intrigue the reader.
There are two triangles in three verticals. This is used in math.
The Mayans used a combination of dots and lines to represent their numbers. The number thirteen is represented by three dots on top of two horizontal lines.
the three dots is called an ellipsis. it is used to either mislead or clarify example-"She went to … school." In this sentence, "…" might represent the word "elementary." (wikipedia.com)