Math Terminology Flashcards
In math, what is another word for EQUIVALENT?
Equal
=
In math, when you see the word SUM, should you add, subtract, multiply or divide?
Add or Addition
+
In math, when you see the word DIFFERENCE, should you add, subtract, multiply or divide?
Subtract or Subtraction
-
When looking at a fraction, what is the number above the line called?
The Numerator
When looking at a fraction, what is the number below the line called?
The Denominator
What is a PERIMETER?
The distance around the outside of the object.
What is a VERTEX?
It is a CORNER.
What is a DIVIDEND?
It is the number that is being divided.
18 ÷ 6 = 3
In the above equation, the DIVIDEND is 18.
What is the DIVISOR?
It is the number by which the dividend is divided.
18 ÷ 6 = 3
In the above equation, the DIVISOR is 6.
What is the QUOTIENT?
It is the answer in a division problem.
18 ÷ 6 = 3
In the above equation, the QUOTIENT is 3.
