MHB What is the Binary Operator $\oplus$ and its Significance?

[karush]

define the binary operater $\oplus$ by
a$\oplus$b=4ab
find

a. $9\oplus 3$=4(9)(3)=108
b. $2\oplus 2$=4(2)(2)=16
c. $3\oplus 9$=4(3)(9)=108
d. $g\oplus h$=4(g)(h)=4gh

ok that was too simple must be doing something wrong

what is the significance lf $\oplus$

 

[topsquark]

define the binary operater $\oplus$ by
a$\oplus$b=4ab
find

a. $9\oplus 3$=4(9)(3)=108
b. $2\oplus 2$=4(2)(2)=16
c. $3\oplus 9$=4(3)(9)=108
d. $g\oplus h$=4(g)(h)=4gh

ok that was too simple must be doing something wrong

what is the significance lf $\oplus$

Nope. It's that simple. As to the significance of [math]\oplus[/math] that depends on the context of the problem. Binary operations can be defined for many specific types of problems.

-Dan

 

[karush]

ok i never saw this stuff in any class i took
not even sure what class its found in

 

[topsquark]

ok i never saw this stuff in any class i took
not even sure what class its found in

In one form or another you can find them anywhere relations are mentioned. A binary operation is an example of a relation.

-Dan