DID YOU KNOW? There are similarities between language and math.
How we combine elements in a sentence has an impact on how the should be interpreted. Some of the rules about how this works have parallels in mathematics. Let’s take a look at some examples.
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Addition a + b = b + a |
Conjunction Tomo café y té. = Tomo té y café. |
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Equation 3 + 4 = 7 |
Ser Esta seńora es profesora de matemáticas. |
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Distribution 2x + 2y = 2(x + y) 2x + y ≠ 2(x + y) |
Conjugated verb + inf. Quiero comer y quiero beber. = Quiero comer y beber. Quiero dormir y trabajo. ≠ Quiero dormir y trabajar. |