matd definiosns

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a mathematical operation in which the sum of two numbers or quantities is calculated; usually indicated by the symbol ‘+’ (plus)
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addition
of, relating to, or expressed in binary notation or binary code
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binary
a number denoting quantity but not order in a se
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a number denoting quantity but not order in a se
a common multiple of the denominators of a number of fractions
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common denominator
a symbol representing an unspecifed number that remains invariable throughout a particular series of operations
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constant
the divisor of a fraction
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denominator
the result of subtraction
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difference
any of the ten Arabic numerals from 0 to 9
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digit
a mathematical operation, the inverse of multiplication, in which the quotient of two numbers or quantities is calculated; usually written: a ÷ b, a/b
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division
a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
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equation
divisible by two
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even number
a general relationship, principle, or rule stated, often as an equation, in the form of symbols
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formula
a ratio of two expressions or numbers other than zero
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fraction
a fraction in which the numerator has a greater absolute value or degree than the denominator, as or (x2 + 3)/(x + 1)
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improper fraction
any rational number that can be expressed as the sum or difference of a fnite number of units, being a member of the set ...–3, –2, –1, 0, 1, 2, 3...
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integer
any real number that cannot be expressed as the ratio of two integers, such as π
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irational
the exponent indicating the power to which a fxed number, the base, must be raised to obtain a given number or variable
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logarithm (log)
the smallest integer or polynomial that is exactly divisible by each denominator of a set of fractions
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lowest common denominator
the smallest number or quantity that is exactly divisible by each member of a set of numbers or quantities
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lowest common multiple
one of the four elementary mathematical operations; often denoted by symbol ‘x’ or mid-line dot ‘ · ’
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multiplication
any of the numbers 0,1,2,3,4,... that can be used to count the members of a set; the non-negative integers
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natural number
an abstract entity that represents amount or measurement
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number
represents a number, i.e. seventeen, 17, XVI
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numeral
the dividend of a fraction
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numerator
not divisible by two
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odd number
a number denoting relative position in a sequence, such as first, second, third
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ordinal number
the value of a number or quantity raised to some exponent
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power
A number which has only two factors: 1 and itself, e.g. 2, 3, 5, 7...
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prime number
the result of the multiplication of two or more numbers, quantities, etc.
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product
a fraction in which the numerator has a lower absolute value than the denominator, as or x/(3 + x2)
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proper fraction
an equation containing one or more terms in which the variable is raised to the power of two, but no terms in which it is raised to a higher power
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quadratic equation
the result of the division of one number or quantity by another
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quotient
a quotient of two numbers or quantities
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ratio
any real number of the form a/b, where a and b are integers and b is not zero, as 7 or 7/3
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rational number
a number or quantity that when multiplied by a given number or quantity gives a product of one, e.g. 7 and 1/7
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reciprocal
a rational number that contains a pattern of digits repeated indefnitely after the decimal point, e.g. 4.77(7)
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recurring decimal
the amount left over when one quantity cannot be exactly divided by another
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remainder
replacing a number with an approximate value that has a shorter, simpler, or more explicit representation
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rounding
the result of an equation; it’s a value or a collection of values (one for each unknown) such that, when substituted for the unknowns, the equation become an equality
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solution / root
the result of addition
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sum
a quantity that may change within the context of a mathematical problem or experiment
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variable / unknown
a fraction in which the numerator and denominator are both integers expressed as a ratio rather than a decimal
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vulgar / common fraction

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