Mathematics Vocabulary

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sum

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the answer to an addition problem.

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product

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the answer to a multiplication problem.

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factors

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any numbers multiplied to form a product.

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quotient

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the answer to a division problem.

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divisor

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the number by which another number is divided.

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dividend

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the number being divided.

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difference

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the answer to a subtraction problem.

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annex zeros

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to add zeros.

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composite numbers

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numbers with more than two factors. Ex: The number 8- factors are 1, 2, 4, 8

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prime numbers

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numbers with exactly two factors: 1 and itself. Ex: The number 7- factors are 1 and 7.