How-To: Enter the expression "a multiplied by b" - OpenOffice.org Math
- To enter the expression "a multiplied by b" first click on the Math commands window here.
- Now, type in the first variable. In this case it is the letter "a."
- After leaving a space, enter the multiplication symbol that you want to use. In this case we are going to use the "star" or "asterisk" symbol for multiplication.
- Then, type in the next variable. In this case it is the letter "b."
- Great! We have entered the expression "a multiplied by b."
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Enter the expression "a multiplied by b"
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"a multiplied by b".
You learn:
- How to look for the Commands Window.
- How to enter the expression "a multiplied by b."
Advanced topics
For advanced functionality with similar results see:
- Enter the expression "a minus b"
- Enter the expression "a plus b"
- Enter the expression "a divided by b"
- Use star symbol or asterisk for multiplication expressions
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