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A binary operator representing plus-or-minus that indicates two possible values in equations and intervals.

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Examples

Plus or minus in a quadratic formula solution

x = -b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac} \over 2a

Error margin notation

\text{Length} = 5.37 \pm 0.02 \text{ cm}

Double equation with opposite signs

x \pm y = z \implies x = z \mp y