Symbol ¥ Meaning - What Does It Mean?

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The discussion revolves around the meaning of the symbol ¥, particularly in the context of a mathematical problem involving the expression 2^4 ¥ 3^2. Participants are trying to clarify its significance and whether it represents a mathematical operation or if it is a typographical error.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant identifies the symbol ¥ as representing the Japanese currency, yen.
  • Another participant expresses confusion regarding the expression 2^4 ¥ 3^2, questioning its validity and suggesting that a greater than symbol already exists.
  • A participant inquires about the source of the problem and suggests checking notes or textbooks for a definition of the symbol.
  • It is noted that the problem originates from a GLencoe/McGraw-Hill text, and the participant has not found a satisfactory explanation for the symbol despite research.
  • Another participant speculates that the symbol might relate to old ANSI upper ASCII characters but admits uncertainty about its intended meaning.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the meaning of the symbol ¥, with multiple competing views and ongoing confusion about its application in the mathematical context presented.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding the definition of the symbol, as participants have not found a clear explanation in their resources, and the mathematical context remains unresolved.

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What does the folowing symbol mean: ¥ and it sometimes has an equals sign through the bottom
 
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Thanks Greathouse, but it still does not make sense to me. The problem is as follows:

2^4 ¥ 3^2
 
Is that the complete statement of the problem?
 
YES, NUTRINO. If you completed it then it would be 16 ¥ 9 which makes no sense to me since we already have a symbol for greater than.
 
Where is the problem from? Have you looked through your notes, textbook, or whatever for a definition of this symbol? If you still can't find it, ask you ever gave you the problem.
 
It is from a GLencoe/McGraw-Hill text and yes, I have reread the chapter and preceding chapters, researched the symbol through Google, and the only thing that comes up is the Japanese symbol for YEN. I am beginning to think that the text made an error.
 
Hmm. In that case it makes me think of the old ANSI upper ASCII characters.

OK, here it is. It looks like character 180. Hmm... that doesn't help any, it's just an acute in Unocode. I have no idea what that could have been intended as.
 

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