Basic Math Concepts

These flashcards cover basic math concepts, definitions, and properties essential for understanding arithmetic operations and their meanings.

What is an addend?

A number being added.

What is the result of addition called?

Sum.

What is the result of subtraction called?

Difference.

What do you call a number that is multiplied by another number?

Factor.

What is the result of multiplication known as?

Product.

What is the result of division called?

Quotient.

What is the number being divided in a division problem called?

Dividend.

What is the number dividing the dividend in a division problem called?

Divisor.

What describes the value of a digit based on its position?

Place Value.

What is it called when a number is written as the sum of place values?

Expanded Form.

What does the Commutative Property state?

Order of numbers does not change the sum or product.

What does the Associative Property state?

Grouping of numbers does not change the result.

What keeps a number the same in addition and multiplication?

Identity Property (adding 0 or multiplying by 1).

What is the Zero Property of Multiplication?

Any number times zero equals zero.

What does the Distributive Property describe?

Multiplication distributes over addition.

What is the top number in a fraction called?

Numerator.

What is the bottom number in a fraction called?

Denominator.

What are equivalent fractions?

Fractions that name the same amount.

What is a unit fraction?

A fraction with a numerator of 1.

What is a mixed number?

A whole number and a fraction together.

What represents an unknown number in mathematics?

Variable.

What is a math phrase without an equal sign called?

Expression.

What is a math statement with an equal sign called?

Equation.

What is a repeated or growing sequence referred to as?

Pattern.

What is the name for a corner of a shape?

Vertex.

What is symmetry?

When two halves match.