Plus and Minus Signs - Plus Sign

Plus Sign

The plus sign is a binary operator that indicates addition, as in 2 + 3 = 5. It can also serve as a unary operator that leaves its operand unchanged (+x means the same as x). This notation may be used when it is desired to emphasise the positiveness of a number, especially when contrasting with the negative (+5 versus −5).

The plus sign can also indicate many other operations, depending on the mathematical system under consideration. Many algebraic structures have some operation which is called, or equivalent to, addition. Moreover, the symbolism has been extended to very different operations. Plus can mean:

  • exclusive or (usually written ⊕): 1 + 1 = 0, 1 + 0 = 1
  • logical disjunction (usually written ∨): 1 + 1 = 1, 1 + 0 = 1

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