Review of Introductory Mathematics
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This chapter reviews the terminology and associated symbols used in mathematics.
EO 1.1
IDENTIFY the following basic mathematical
symbols and definitions.
a.
=
equals
k.
÷, /
divided by
b.
is not equal to
l.
>
greater than or equal to
c.
is defined as
m.
<
less than or equal to
d.
±
plus or minus
n.
><,
is not equal to (computer)
e.
nth root of a
<>
n
a
f.
absolute value of a o.
infinity
a
g.
sum of N values
p.
is proportional to
h.
angle
q.
approximately equal to
i.
%
percent
r.
perpendicular to
^
j.
x, , *
multiplied by
s.
parallel to
In order to understand and communicate in mathematical terms and to lay the foundation for the
concepts and principles presented in this material, certain terms and expressions must be defined.
This section covers basic definitions used in mathematics. Once understood, such knowledge
should provide the foundation from which the principles of mathematics can be presented. By
no means are the terms here all inclusive; they are representative of those found within the
nuclear field.
Equals
An expression indicating values which are identical in mathematical value or logical
denotation. It is given the symbol =.
Is Not Equal to
An expression indicating values which are not identical in mathematical value or logical
denotation. It is given the symbol
or ><, >< (computer).
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