Mathematical Vocabulary

Mathematics has its own vocabulary — precise words that describe operations and results. Knowing these words helps you read and understand mathsematical problems and instructions correctly.

• Sum — the result of addition
• Difference — the result of subtraction
• Product — the result of multiplication
• Quotient — the result of division
• Variable — a letter representing an unknown value
• Coefficient — a number multiplying a variable

Identify a term from its definition, or name the result of a calculation.

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• Mathematical Symbols - The Language of Mathematics
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