Mathematics Terminology

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Partial Product

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A method of multiplying in which the ones, tens, hundreds, and so on are multiplied separately and then the products are added together.

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Order of Operation

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A special set of rules which gives the order in which calculations are done.

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Partial Quotient

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A method of dividing in which multiples of the divisor are subtracted from the dividend and then the partial quotients are added together.

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Remainder

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The amount leftover when a number cannot be divided equally.

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Dividend

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The number to be divided (the big number).

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Divisor

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The number by which another number is divided (the small number).

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Base

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A polygon’s side.

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Height

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The measure of a perpendicular from the base to the top of a two-dimensional figure.

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Factor

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A number that is multiplied by another number to find a product.

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Multiple

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A number that is the product of two counting numbers.