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Of or pertaining to the study of the measurement, properties, and relationships of quantities and sets, using numbers and symbols.

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numerator

Mathematics; Calculus

The number above or to the left of the line in a fraction. The lower number (the denominator) shows the total number of equal parts that the whole is divided into.

Pascal

Mathematics; Calculus

French mathematician who in 1642 invented the first mechanical calculator. In 1654, he helped develop the first theory of probability.

percent

Mathematics; Calculus

One part of a hundred. For example, 40 percent(also written 40%) means 40 parts out of 100.

positive

Mathematics; Calculus

Greater than zero. The plus sign is sometimes used to show that a number is positive such as +2.

prime number

Mathematics; Calculus

A positive whole number that can not be divided by any whole number except itself and 1 without leaving a remainder. 7, 27, and 37 are prime numbers.

quantity

Mathematics; Calculus

A number, or a symbol that represents a number. Addition, subtraction, and division are performed on quantities.

quotient

Mathematics; Calculus

The number that results when one number is divided by another. If 6 is divided by 3, the quotient can be represented as 2.