Math Operation Key Words

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Perimeter

Back

Add the lengths of all sides of a shape to find the perimeter.

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Half

Back

Divide a number by 2 to find half of it.

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Difference

Back

Subtract one number from another to find the difference.

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Fewer than

Back

Indicates subtraction; for example, 10 fewer than 5 is 5 - 10.

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Groups of

Back

Multiply to find the total number in groups; for example, 4 groups of 3 is 4 x 3.

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Sum

Back

The result of adding two or more numbers together.

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Product

Back

The result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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Quotient

Back

The result of dividing one number by another.

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Total

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The overall amount when all parts are combined, often found by addition.

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More than

Back

Indicates addition; for example, 5 more than 3 is 3 + 5.