Math Vocabulary Third Grade

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What is the sum?

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The sum is the result of adding two or more numbers together.

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What is the difference?

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The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another.

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What is the product?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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What is the quotient?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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In the equation 5 + 3 = 8, what is 8 called?

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8 is called the sum.

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In the equation 10 - 4 = 6, what is 6 called?

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6 is called the difference.

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In the equation 4 x 2 = 8, what are 4 and 2 called?

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4 and 2 are called factors.

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In the equation 12 ÷ 3 = 4, what is 4 called?

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4 is called the quotient.

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What are addends?

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Addends are the numbers that are added together to get a sum.

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that shows that two expressions are equal.