what is meaning of ^ symbol in math?
In math, X ^ Y means X to the power of Y.
2 ^ 3 = 8
If you are using a programming language be wary that may C-like languages use ^ to represent the bitwise XOR operation.
2 ^ 3 = 8
If you are using a programming language be wary that may C-like languages use ^ to represent the bitwise XOR operation.
Guys, I am not proud of you today! the ^ symbol has nothing to do with the exponential in mathematics.
The ^ symbol represent the logical conjunction, or more simply the logical "and".
Having ^ represent the exponential is not a mathematical convention, it is a text formatting shortcut, probably started by latex. In latex, when you want to superscript something, you use "^{blah}", and "_{blah}" to underscript. But "^" does NOT represent the exponential in mathematical language.
The ^ symbol represent the logical conjunction, or more simply the logical "and".
Having ^ represent the exponential is not a mathematical convention, it is a text formatting shortcut, probably started by latex. In latex, when you want to superscript something, you use "^{blah}", and "_{blah}" to underscript. But "^" does NOT represent the exponential in mathematical language.
Quote:Original post by Steadtler
The ^ symbol represent the logical conjunction, or more simply the logical "and".
Don't confuse the wedge (which this forum apparently doesn't like) with the caret (^). The use of the latter to represent exponentiation goes back to ALGOL.
Quote:Original post by Steadtler
Guys, I am not proud of you today! the ^ symbol has nothing to do with the exponential in mathematics.
It can mean that, in some contexts.
Quote:Original post by Steadtler
The ^ symbol represent the logical conjunction exclusive disjunction, or more simply the logical "and" "xor".
Fixed.
Depending on the context, it can mean any of the things mentioned.
Quote:Original post by SteadtlerActually ^ does have to do with exponents and math.
Guys, I am not proud of you today! the ^ symbol has nothing to do with the exponential in mathematics... But "^" does NOT represent the exponential in mathematical language.
For instance, when you're first taught exponents in school, they wont use the superscript method - they'll use ^. Kind of like how they use the x for multiplication until you start using a dot. ^ is a very valid and widely accepted means to denote exponent.
Quote:Original post by Kimani
For instance, when you're first taught exponents in school, they wont use the superscript method - they'll use ^. Kind of like how they use the x for multiplication until you start using a dot. ^ is a very valid and widely accepted means to denote exponent.
Maybe.
Teaching style varies just as much as notation does. That is: A lot.
There is no single answer to this. As Roboguy said, it depends on context.
John B
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