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Mathematical Symbols
7th Grade Computer Literacy

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In a spreadsheet, the * symbol means "multiply by" and the / symbol means "divide by."

 

For example, the calculation 2*3 multiplies 2 by 3. The result is 6.

 

The calculation 6/2 divides 6 by 2. The result is 3.

 

All formulas in spreadsheets begin with an equals sign.

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