| Symbol | Format | Data |
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| ) | Code Point |
U+0029 |
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The right parenthesis symbol is used in combination with the left parenthesis symbol to group one or more expressions together. Specifically, the right parenthesis symbol marks the end of a group. Typically parentheses are used in an expression like this:
In the expression above, the parentheses group the expression together so that the addition occurs before the multiplication. In plain language, this means add the numbers one and two together and then multiply the result by three. This changes the order of operations and produces a different result than if the parentheses were not there.
The left parenthesis symbol is used to mark the start of an expression, or in the case of a function, a list of expressions.
The left square bracket symbol is used in math to delineate the start of a matrix.
The right square bracket symbol is used in math to delineate the end of a matrix.
Left curly brace symbol.
Right curly brace.
A function takes input and produces output. The idea is a useful way to abstract away complexity and, especially in the age of computers, is a practical tool to solve problems.
In mathematics parentheses are used to group expressions to be evaluated together and organize the order of operations. Everything within the parantheses is evaluated, then the rest of the calculation is carried out.
Two expressions placed next to each other and separated by parenthesis are assumed to be multiplied together.
The order of operations is an agreed-upon standard that describes what operations should be performed first in a math expression.