Basic Math Vocubulary

Question 1

Mathematics

Answer 1

the science of nuumbers, shapes and space using reason and usually a special system of symbols and rules for organizing them

Question 2

Algebra

Answer 2

part of maths in which signs and letters represent numbers

Question 3

Geometry

Answer 3

the study of angles and shapes formed by the relationship of lines, surfaces and solid objects in space

Question 4

Trigonometry

Answer 4

Subset of geometry: Relations between the sides and angles of triangles

Question 5

Arithmetic

Answer 5

The science of numbers involving adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing

Question 6

Four arithmetical operations

Answer 6

1. addition (to add numbers)
2. subtraction ( remove a number from another (to subtract))
3. division (to divide)
4. multiplication (to multiply)

Question 7

Calculus

Answer 7

a specialized area of advanced math in which continually changing values are studied ( differential and integral calculus)

Question 8

to calculate

Answer 8

to judge ( the num. of smth.) by using the info you already have and adding/subtracting/multiplying and dividing numbers

Question 9

to count

Answer 9

to say the names of numbers one after another

Question 10

to count down

Answer 10

count backwards to zero

Question 11

countable or uncountable

Answer 11

of an amount too great to be counted

Question 12

odd numbers

Answer 12

(not exactly divisible by two)

Question 13

even numbers

Answer 13

exactly divisible by two

Question 14

prime numbers

Answer 14

a whole number greater than 1 which is exactly divisible by itself and one but no other number

Question 15

equation

Answer 15

a statement in maths showing that two quantities are equal

Question 16

formula

Answer 16

a series of numbers or letters that represent a mathematical or scientific rule ( e.g the formula for calculation distance)