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They may be used to denote a function. They are also used to change the order in which the operations of index (exponentiation), division or multiplication, addition or subtraction are carried out.

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Q: Why are brackets sometimes used in an expression?
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Which comes first brackets or parentheses?

Brackets tends to be an English expression, Parentheses is used in the USA and elsewhere. Technically, Parentheses are rounded brackets but this really doesn't matter in mathematics as long as different shaped brackets/parentheses are used to separate the various elements of a mathematical expression.


Why do you use brackets?

In mathematics, there is an order of priority for arithmetical operations. It is variously known as BODMAS, PODMAS. When working with an expression, an operation indicated by D (Division) must be performed before A (Addition). Sometimes you need to change the order and brackets are used to do that.


How do you write an expression with brackets for a shape?

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how do we expand brackets if its triple brackets?

To expand three brackets, expand and simplify two of the brackets then multiply the resulting expression by the third bracket. (FAIZAN BHAI GHAZI)CHANNEL


When do you use parentheses and brackets?

The different types of brackets are:round brackets, open brackets or parentheses: ( )square brackets, closed brackets or box brackets: [ ]curly brackets, squiggly brackets, swirly brackets, braces, or chicken lips: { }angle brackets, diamond brackets, cone brackets or chevrons: < > or &#10216; &#10217;Parentheses (singular, parenthesis)---sometimes called round brackets, curved brackets, oval brackets, or just brackets, or, colloquially, parens --- contain material that could be omitted without destroying or altering the meaning of a sentence. Example: Sometimes I like to use parenthesis (they make everything more fun).Square brackets are mainly used to enclose explanatory or missing material usually added by someone other than the original author, usually in quoted text. Example: I appreciate it [the honor], but I must refuse.Curly brackets (also called braces, or "squiggly brackets") are sometimes used in prose to indicate a series of equal choices. Example: Select your animal {goat, sheep, cow, horse} and follow me.Angle brackets are often used to enclose highlighted material. Some dictionaries use angle brackets to enclose short excerpts illustrating the usage of words.An example can be:I used the brackets to mark off important information in my research paper.


What the bloody hell?

It is an expression or sometimes a profanity to others but mostly it is an expression used by Australian people.


What are parentheses or brackets?

Brackets are punctuation marks used in pairs to set apart or interject text within other text. In the United States, "bracket" sometimes refers specifically to the square or box type.There are four main types of brackets:round brackets, open brackets or parentheses: ( )square brackets, closed brackets or box brackets: [ ]curly brackets, squiggly brackets, swirly brackets, braces, or chicken lips: { }angle brackets, diamond brackets, cone brackets or chevrons: < > or &#10216; &#10217;


Where can the foil method be used?

When multiplying out the brackets in a quadratic equation or expression: f = first o = outer i = inner l = last


What is the different between 'factorization' and 'expansion'?

Usually they are opposite processes. Factorisation is taking an algebraic expression and partitioning it into factors in brackets (or parentheses). Expansion is taking such brackets and multiplying them out to a simple - if lengthy - expression.


What is the expression 6 open brackets x plus 7 close brackets expanded?

6(x + 7) = 6x + 42


The steps to follow when more than one operation is used in a numerical expression?

Brackets (or parentheses) Order (or powers) Division Multiplication Addition Subtraction


How many different answers can you get by inserting one pair of brackets in this expression?

That will be difficult to answer without seeing the expression. Best guess: One less than the number of terms in the expression.