Mathematical Terms and Properties

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Product

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The result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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Sum

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The result of adding two or more numbers together.

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Difference

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The result of subtracting one number from another.

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Fraction

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A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.

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Distributive Property

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A property indicating a way to multiply a number by a sum or difference, e.g., a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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Associative Property

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A property that states the way in which numbers are grouped does not change their sum or product, e.g., (a + b) + c = a + (b + c).

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Commutative Property

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A property that states the order in which two numbers are added or multiplied does not change their sum or product, e.g., a + b = b + a.

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Word Problems

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Mathematical problems presented in a narrative form, requiring translation into mathematical expressions to solve.