alleryMathematical notation is mainly used to represent concepts in what manner?
ALong and decorative
BBrief, exact and clear
CVague and flexible
DPoetic and loose
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Brief, exact and clear
1. Notation uses symbols for operations, numbers and relations.
2. This makes complex ideas short and exact.
3. Vagueness or poetry would defeat that purpose.
_Source: Wikipedia, Mathematical notation, lead section_
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