Math Vocabulary-Chapter 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Dividend
A
A number that is being divided.
2
Q
Remainder
A
The number that is left after one whole number is divided by another.
3
Q
Quotient
A
The result of a division problem.
4
Q
Divisor
A
The number that divides the dividend.
5
Q
Partial quotients
A
A method of dividing where you break apart the dividend to make it easier.
6
Q
Unknown
A
A missing value in a number sentence or equation.
7
Q
Variable
A
A letter or symbol used to represent an unknown quantity.
