Hi there,
What is the proper distinction between the different brace/parenthesis notations:
when used in math (not programming)?Code:{}
[]
()
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Hi there,
What is the proper distinction between the different brace/parenthesis notations:
when used in math (not programming)?Code:{}
[]
()
This depends on how they are used. here are some common ones
{} - used for set theory ex. { x | f(x) < 4 }
() - used for function notation as shown above f(x)
() - used for order of operations ex. (3 - x) * ( (x / 2) / y )
() [] - used for exclusive/inclusive intervals ex. [3, 6) Three to six including 3 but not 6
etc...
Good stuff. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Perspective
Are you talking about arrays?
:confused:
No no, what he means is that if you have a graph of like a Domain or Range you writeQuote:
Originally Posted by ZakkWylde969
[-5, 3) that means all numbers work from -5 to 3 but 3 is not included so basically everything between -5 to 2.999999999999
Oh ok. That's really cool actually. No longer will I have to write everything then add another
x =/= #
[] also used for evaluating integrals with the limits writen in the upper and lower corner of the "]" - I've seen some text books do it.
[] are occasionally used for () in order-of-ops for clarity reasons (I do this often). E.g. ([4x * (3 - 2x)] / 6). I've never seen {} used that way, though. Also, {} is sometimes used for series notation. E.g. {a^i} with a lower limit on the bottom corner of the '}' and an upper limit on the '}' (if applicable).