so in mathematics it is familiarly known that
2 × 3 = 3 × 2, or x × y = y × x.
The properties of space are as indifferent in multiplication as we found them in pure logical thought.
Similarly, as in logic
| triangle or square = | square or triangle, | |
| or generally | A ꖌ B = | B ꖌ A, |
| so in quantity | 2 + 3 = | 3 + 2, |
| or generally | x + y = | y + x. |
The symbol ꖌ is not identical with +, but it is thus far analogous.
How far, now, is it true that mathematical symbols obey the Law of Simplicity expressed in the form
AA = A,
or the example
Round round = round?