SCIENCE

What does X E R mean
SCIENCE

What does “X ∈ R” mean?

There is a multitude of mathematical abbreviations and symbols, from the simple “x” to more involved constructions. One abbreviation you may have encountered is X E R or x∈R, where R is the symbol for “the real numbers”. Real numbers include all positive integers, negative integers, zero, positive fractions (rational […]

Square Inches vs. Inches Squared
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Square Inches vs. Inches Squared

Inches and feet are part of the imperial system of measurement, which is used in the United States, Great Britain, Canada, and other places where English is spoken. In contrast, the metric system is used by most people who live outside the English-speaking world. For example, Japan uses metric units […]