Math symbol parentheses

Parentheses in mathematical equations () may refer to:

• Precedence of operators
• Interval
• Matrix
• Arguments in mathematical functions. For example, f(x) is the function f applied to the variable x.
• A set of coordinates in a coordinate system. For example (4,7) may represent the point located at 4 on the x-axis and 7 on the y-axis.
• The greatest common divisor of two numbers x and y, sometimes written with the notation (x,y)