
Key words for GCSE Maths
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gradient |
A gradient is how steep a slope is.
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gram |
A gram is a thousandth of a kilogram.
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HCF |
HCF stands for highest common factor.
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indices |
Indices show the power of a quantity.
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integer |
An integer is a whole number.
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irrational |
An irrational number is a number that is not an integer but cannot be expressed as a common fraction.
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LCM |
LCM stands for lowest common multiple.
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natural |
Positive or counting numbers are also called natural numbers.
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numerator |
The number above the line in a fraction is called a numerator.
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prime |
A prime number can only be divided by one and itself.
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product |
A product is the result of multiplying two numbers together.
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rational |
Integers and decimals are rational numbers.
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reciprocal |
The reciprocal of 2 is 1/2.
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sum |
The sum of two numbers is calculated by adding them together.
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triangular |
Triangular numbers are a pattern of numbers that form an equilateral triangle shape.
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surd |
An irrational number that is expressed as the root of a natural number is called a surd.
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binomial |
A binomial expression is made up of two terms.
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