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

Question

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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

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

Fill in the Blank with One of the Words or Phrases