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ABSTRACT
In standard mathematical notation, it is common to have a given symbol take on different meanings in different settings. In this article, the author shares anecdotes of how this symbolic double entendre causes difficulties for students, and then suggests ways instructors can clarify these ambiguities to make mathematics more understandable to students.