X for “times” or for “by” as in “2 X 4 board”

[susierc]

How do you braille the X in "How long should the 2 X 4 board be?" Or, "The rectangle is 3 X 6."?

[dworthing]

Hi. Your question has one of three different answers, depending upon your transcription as a whole.

1. If this is a Nemeth transcription (if you are using the Nemeth Code throughout the book, volume, or chapter) then you follow Nemeth Code.
[simbraille]#2@*4[/simbraille]

2. If this is a Literary Braille transcription and is for pleasure reading, follow EBAE Rule VII, Sec.28.j and substitute words for the common mathematical signs. In the example you have provided, rather than substituting "times" you would say "by" since this is how it would be read aloud.
[braille]#B 0#D

3. If this is a Literary Braille transcription and is for use in a classroom, follow Braille Formats 2011 Guidlines 1.3.4, using the Begin and End Nemeth Code indicators, following Nemeth Code for the construction of the mathematical expression.
[simbraille]_% #2@*4 _:[/simbraille]

[Lindy Walton]

I'm weighing in with another alternative. It would be possible to do 8 x 6 in a literary transcription
just using the multiplication sign provided in an Appendix to the Guidelines. They are included so that for simple expressions the
Nemeth open and close indicators would not be necessary. You would of course use upper cell numbers.

[susierc]

I'm sorry. I should have told you it was a Nemeth chapter. I wasn't sure if I should use what was in print or go by how you say it--"2 by 4".

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