Using Mathematical Parentheses in English

Authors

Solomon W. Golomb, Word WaysFollow

Abstract

Parentheses are used in mathematics to indicate that certain computations should precede other computations, and also to shorten expressions by virtue of the "distributive law" that says A x (B+C) = (A x B) + (A x C). Both of these uses can be applied to English text.

Recommended Citation

Golomb, Solomon W. (2009) "Using Mathematical Parentheses in English," Word Ways: Vol. 40 : Iss. 2 , Article 21.
Retrieved from: https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/wordways/vol40/iss2/21