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2x + y =1

what is^^^^

5x + 2y = -14

What is^^^^

 May 20, 2014

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The name of this symbol ^ is caret  (not to be confused with a carrot)

When it is used in maths like this it can also be called a 'hat' and it means "to the power of"

for example 

4^3 = 4*4*4=64

As to your equations, they are both lines but i don't know what you want me to do with them.

 May 20, 2014
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this symbol=^ means squared

 May 20, 2014
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Best Answer

The name of this symbol ^ is caret  (not to be confused with a carrot)

When it is used in maths like this it can also be called a 'hat' and it means "to the power of"

for example 

4^3 = 4*4*4=64

As to your equations, they are both lines but i don't know what you want me to do with them.

Melody May 20, 2014

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