RIC-1069 Maths terms and tables
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List of mathematical <strong>terms</strong><br />
Distributive property of multiplication<br />
over addition<br />
Multiplication may be spread over<br />
addition [see p. 60].<br />
e.g.<br />
3 x (4 + 5) = (3 x 4) + (3 x 5)<br />
Dividend<br />
The number being divided.<br />
Divisible<br />
A whole number is divisible by a<br />
counting number when there is no<br />
remainder [see p. 69].<br />
e.g.<br />
e.g.<br />
In the expression 35 ÷ 7, the<br />
dividend is 35.<br />
35 is divisible by 7.<br />
Divisor<br />
The number to be divided into another<br />
number.<br />
Division (÷)<br />
The operation of dividing one number (the dividend) by another number<br />
(the divisor) to obtain a third number (the quotient). [See the three items<br />
above.]<br />
Dodecagon<br />
A polygon with 12 sides [see p. 87].<br />
e.g.<br />
e.g.<br />
In the expression 35 ÷ 7, the<br />
divisor is 7.<br />
Dodecahedron<br />
A polyhedron with 12 faces; e.g. the<br />
one shown is a regular dodecahedron<br />
[see p. 99].<br />
e.g.<br />
Dot paper<br />
Paper printed with dots arranged in a<br />
set pattern.<br />
e.g.<br />
Double<br />
Twice the number or amount.<br />
Dozen<br />
Another name for 12.<br />
e.g.<br />
Double 8 is 16.<br />
18<br />
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