Implied Multiplication

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈplaɪd ˌmʌl.tə.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ Explain

Mathematicians use implied multiplication in writing expressions to make the expression shorter. Instead of writing 2 · x or 2 × x, write 2x. The multiplication of 2 and x is implied

References

1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, implied multiplication. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 95. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book
2. DeLury, Alfred T.. Intermediate Algebra. pg 5. www.archive.org. The Copp, Clark Company Limited. 1904. Last Accessed 8/7/2018. http://www.archive.org/stream/intermediatealge00delu#page/5/mode/1up/search/implied. Buy the book

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McAdams, David E. Implied Multiplication. 4/23/2019. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. http://www.allmathwords.org/en/i/impliedmultiplication.html.

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4/23/2019: Updated equations and expressions to new format. (McAdams, David E.)
12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
8/6/2018: Removed broken links, updated license, implemented new markup, implemented new Geogebra protocol. (McAdams, David E.)
2/11/2010: Added "References". (McAdams, David E.)
8/8/2007: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)