\times - LaTeX Symbol

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\times

The \times symbol is used to denote multiplication between numbers or variables. It is a common mathematical operator used in arithmetic and algebra to indicate the product of two quantities.

Examples

a \times b = c

Basic multiplication of two numbers or variables.

a \times b = c

x^{2} \times x^{3} = x^{5}

Multiplication of powers with the same base, illustrating the law of exponents.

x^2 \times x^3 = x^5

(2 x + 3) \times (x - 5)

Multiplication of two binomials, often leading to a quadratic expression.

(2x + 3) \times (x - 5)