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Originally Posted by island911
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. . .And for you rules-nazis; consider that if mathematical notation/syntax is so perfect then why are there SO MANY different symbols for say, multiplication? ( x * (dot) implies multiplication against a bracket.)
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I don't think anyone here or anyone anywhere else will state that mathematical notation/syntax is perfect.
To answer your comment/question, the reason for the differing ways to represent multiplication as well as division has to do with (A) what can be easily printed with the available means, (B) short-hand to permit more equation per inch or to permit an equation to be more quickly written.
Nevertheless, representation of an operator, does not fall under rules for handling mathematical operators. It falls under representation of a mathematical operator.
It's saddening to see this post disintegrating like others (seems to be happening more and more) into more hate than honest debate.