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| Symbol | Format | Data |
|---|---|---|
| α | Code Point | |
| TeX | |
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SVG |
The Greek letter (alpha) is used in math as a variable.
The capital Greek letter (Α) is visually very similar to the Latin Capital Letter A. Refer to the Latin Capital Letter A for how the symbol appears in math.
A variable is a core concept in algebra where a symbol, usualy a lower case latin letter, is used as a placeholder in a math expression.