alleryWhy are subscripts and superscripts added to symbols?
ATo make symbols look older
BTo hide what symbols mean
CTo link related objects visually
DTo avoid using any letters
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. To link related objects visually
1. There are only so many letters, so more symbols are needed.
2. Diacritics, subscripts and superscripts let related objects have related symbols.
3. They add clarity, not secrecy or age.
_Source: Wikipedia, Mathematical notation, Letters as symbols_
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