times
Represents multiplication with a cross symbol, commonly used in mathematical expressions to indicate scalar multiplication.
Overview
Serves as a clear and professional multiplication operator in mathematical notation, particularly valued in academic and scientific writing.
- Preferred over the basic 'x' in formal mathematical contexts
- Essential for expressing matrix multiplication and cross products
- Commonly used in elementary arithmetic, algebra, and higher mathematics
- Maintains proper spacing and alignment with surrounding mathematical elements
- Often appears in dimensional calculations and unit conversions
Examples
Multiplication of two numbers.
2 \times 3 = 6Dimensions of a rectangular matrix.
A \text{ is a } 3 \times 4 \text{ matrix}Cartesian product of sets.
\mathbb{R} \times \mathbb{R} = \mathbb{R}^2