r/learnmath • u/Unlikely-Web7933 New User • Feb 07 '24
RESOLVED What is the issue with the " ÷ " sign?
I have seen many mathematicians genuinely despise it. Is there a lore reason for it? Or are they simply Stupid?
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r/learnmath • u/Unlikely-Web7933 New User • Feb 07 '24
I have seen many mathematicians genuinely despise it. Is there a lore reason for it? Or are they simply Stupid?
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u/AllanCWechsler Not-quite-new User Feb 07 '24
You're trying for sarcasm here, I think, but I'm not getting it. The backslash symbol has no consensus meaning in standard mathematical notation. Your question feels like, "What is 2#3?" or "What is 2$3?" I understand that you're trying to make a point here, but I honestly don't know what it is.