Mathematics

Mathematics

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

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origin

Mathematics; Algebra

In mathematics, the point of intersection of the two axes in the coordinate plane is called the origin.

perfect square

Mathematics; Algebra

Any rational number that is the square of another rational number. In other words, the square root of a perfect square is a whole number. For example, 0, 1, 4, 9, 16, and 25 are ...

positive correlation

Mathematics; Algebra

There is a positive correlation between x and y if the values are related in the same way - i.e. as x increases, y also increases or as x decreases, y decreases.

exponent

Mathematics; Algebra

A small number placed at the upper right corner (like a superscript) of a base number or a letter symbol to show how many times the base quantity should be multiplied by itself.

ratio

Mathematics; Algebra

A comparison of two numbers, expressed as the quotient derived by dividing the first number by the second number. Ratios work the same way as fractions. The ratio of 8 to 2 (also ...