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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.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/wordways/vol40/iss2/21
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