Mathematics Vocabulary

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Factor

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A number multiplied by another number to find a product.

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Place Value

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The value of each digit in a number based on the location of the digit.

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Base

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A number used as a repeated factor.

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Exponent

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A number that shows how many times the base is used as a factor.

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Decimal Point

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A dot separating the whole part from the fractional part of a number.

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operation

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a special action you do with numbers, like adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing, to find a new number