Fill in the blank with one of the words or phrases listed below. $$\begin{array} { l l l l l }
\text { set } & \text { inequality symbols } & \text { opposites } & \text { absolute value } & \text { numerator } \
\text { denominator } & \text { grouping symbols } & \text { exponent } & \text { base } & \text { reciprocals } \
\text { variable } & \text { equation } & \text { solution } & &
\end{array}$$
-Parentheses and brackets are examples of .
A) reciprocals
B) grouping symbols
C) inequality symbols
D) opposites

Question

Fill in the blank with one of the words or phrases listed below. $$\begin{array} { l l l l l } 
\text { set } & \text { inequality symbols } & \text { opposites } & \text { absolute value } & \text { numerator } \
\text { denominator } & \text { grouping symbols } & \text { exponent } & \text { base } & \text { reciprocals } \
\text { variable } & \text { equation } & \text { solution } & &
\end{array}$$
-Parentheses and brackets are examples of .
A) reciprocals
B) grouping symbols
C) inequality symbols
D) opposites

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Parentheses and brackets are used to group parts of mathematical expressions and equations, hence they are examples of grouping symbols.

Fill in the Blank with One of the Words or Phrases