The symbols in mathematics are numerous and varied, but some are absolutely fundamental. This Miniclip introduces the division symbol: how it's written, when we use it, what it does, and why we use symbols in math in the first place. It is an essential starting point to the order of operations.

Originally released by Video Education America (VEA), 2017. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on December 07, 2018.

The Division Symbol (2:10);.