Some frequently used words in Mathematics
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addition |
The process of totalling figures is called addition.
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subtraction |
We also did lots of mental subtraction and addition.
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multiplication |
It's important to learn your multiplication tables.
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division |
Division is when you divide one number by another, for example 3 divided by 4.
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equation |
An equation is a mathematical way of showing how two things are equal.
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substitution |
In algebra, substitution means putting numbers where the letters are.
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multiple |
A multiple of a number is that number multiplied by an integer.
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percentage |
I worked out the percentage of people with purple jumpers.
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fraction |
A fraction is a part of a whole.
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measurement |
The measurement was only a few millimetres out.
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equivalent |
Six tens is the equivalent of twenty threes.
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simplify |
Simplify is to make something more simple.
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