Math Terms

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What does the term 'sum' refer to in mathematics?

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The term 'sum' refers to the result of adding two or more numbers together.

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What operation is associated with the term 'difference'?

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The term 'difference' refers to the result of subtracting one number from another.

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What does 'more than' indicate in a mathematical context?

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The phrase 'more than' indicates that you should add a certain amount to a number.

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What operation should you perform when you see 'half of a number'?

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You should divide the number by 2.

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What does the term 'altogether' imply in a math problem?

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The term 'altogether' implies that you should add numbers together.

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What is the mathematical operation for 'increased by'?

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The phrase 'increased by' indicates addition.

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What does 'decreased by' mean in mathematical terms?

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The phrase 'decreased by' indicates subtraction.

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How do you interpret the phrase 'the total of'?

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The phrase 'the total of' indicates that you should add numbers together.

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What does 'product' refer to in mathematics?

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The term 'product' refers to the result of multiplying two or more numbers.

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What operation is indicated by the term 'quotient'?

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The term 'quotient' refers to the result of dividing one number by another.