Submitted by TheManNamedPeterPan t3_z8c5vf in explainlikeimfive
ohyonghao t1_iybrk08 wrote
Reply to comment by orangezeroalpha in ELI5 why we first multiply, then add by TheManNamedPeterPan
While taking a course in Group Theory for my mathematics degree, the author of the book declared that parenthesis are unnecessary and redundant.
shotsallover t1_iybt4f5 wrote
That must have been a fun passing grade to earn.
TwiNighty t1_iyc2of0 wrote
Because in a group, we are only dealing with a single associative binary operation, in which case parenthesis are indeed unnecessary.
orangezeroalpha t1_iybtvaa wrote
I feel for you.
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