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Prefix Notation

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Prefix-notation is a mathematical notation in which the operator precedes its operands, such as + 2 3 instead of 2 + 3.

Key Features

  • Operators come before operands
  • Easier to parse and evaluate by computers
  • Used in many programming languages

Pros

  • Simpler for computers to process
  • Reduces ambiguity in complex mathematical expressions

Cons

  • Can be difficult for humans to read and write initially

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