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Must-know Math Words and Phrases
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math
(n)
the study of numbers and algebraic formulas
My favorite subject in school is math.
My favorite subject in school is math.
number
(n)
a numeral used to count the amount
The numbers 11 and 17 are both prime numbers.
The numbers 11 and 17 are both prime numbers.
odd
(a)
numbers that are not divisible by two
The number 11 is an example of an odd number.
The number 11 is an example of an odd number.
even
(a)
numbers that can be divided by two
The number 8 is an example of an even number.
The number 8 is an example of an even number.
plus
(n)
add two or more numbers together
Five plus five equals ten.
Five plus five equals ten.
minus
(n)
subtract two or more numbers
Eight minus one is seven.
Eight minus one is seven.
times
(n)
multiple two or more numbers
Three times three is nine.
Three times three is nine.
divide
(v)
to separate a number into other numbers
Ten divided by two is five.
Ten divided by two is five.
equal
(v)
to be equivalent to
Five plus five equals ten.
Five plus five equals ten.
point
(n)
a punctuation mark used to show decimals
one point zero three
one point zero three
percent
(n)
a number expressed as a part of a hundred
Fifty percent of twelve is six.
Fifty percent of twelve is six.
remainder
(n)
a number left over after division
If you divide fourteen by three, the quotient is four with a remainder of two.
If you divide fourteen by three, the quotient is four with a remainder of two.
formula
(n)
a set procedure used in mathematics
Do you know the formula for the volume of a sphere?
Do you know the formula for the volume of a sphere?
equation
(n)
an expression in mathematics used to show equality
The student solved the equation.
The student solved the equation.
variable
(n)
not consistent, can take different values
In math problems, the variables are usually represented by the letters "x" and "y."
In math problems, the variables are usually represented by the letters "x" and "y."
solution
(n)
resolution of a problem
If we simplify the equation, the solution is obvious.
If we simplify the equation, the solution is obvious.
function
(n)
a mathematical term used to show the relation between two sets
A function represents the relationship between two variables.
A function represents the relationship between two variables.
calculate
(v)
to work out a number
Can you calculate the cost of the groceries?
Can you calculate the cost of the groceries?
fourth
(n)
When converted into a fraction, seventy-five percent becomes three-fourths.
When converted into a fraction, seventy-five percent becomes three-fourths.
half
(a)
50% of an amount, two parts divided equally
The recipe called for one and a half teaspoons of sugar.
The recipe called for one and a half teaspoons of sugar.
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