alleryWhat does the syntax of a notation define?
AHow symbols combine into expressions
BWhat each symbol stands for in life
CHow quickly an expression is read
DWhich symbol is printed boldest
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. How symbols combine into expressions
1. Syntax governs how symbols may be combined to make well-formed expressions, with no meaning attached.
2. Meaning is the job of semantics.
3. Reading speed and parity are unrelated.
_Source: Wikipedia, Mathematical notation, Meaning and interpretation_
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