Where did the terms \overline{E \overline{P}} - \overline{\overline{E} P} go?

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The discussion revolves around the notation and simplification of terms involving averages in a mathematical context. The user is confused about the disappearance of certain terms in their calculations. It is clarified that the terms \overline{E \overline{P}} and \overline{\overline{E} P} are equivalent to \overline{E} \ \overline{P} and thus cancel each other out. The user acknowledges this explanation and expresses gratitude for the clarification. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding notation in mathematical expressions.
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Hello!

I'm getting muddled with the notation in my notes, in which I have

\overline{(E-\overline{E})(P-\overline{P})}

From which you can get

\overline{EP} - \overline{E} \ \overline{P}I can see where these come from, but not where the

\overline{E \overline{P}} - \overline{\overline{E} P}

terms vanished to?
 
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\overline{EP} - \overline{E} \ \overline{P}

I can see where these come from, but not where the

\overline{E \overline{P}} - \overline{\overline{E} P}

terms vanished to?

\overline{E \overline{P}} = \overline{\overline{E} P} = \overline{E} \ \overline{P}

so they cancel out.
 
Great thank you!
 
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