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    Math Definitions -> P -> Parentheses

 Parentheses

Parentheses or "round brackets" are the familiar ( ) symbols used in pairs to group things together.

Example: (3 + 2) x (6 - 4) = 5 x 2 = 10

The Parentheses group 3 and 2 together, and 6 and 4 together

See: Brackets

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