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Calculus
Calculus is the mathmatical study of change. Calculus has two branches, differential calculus and integral calculus.
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Balance
Mathematics; Calculus
A device for weighing objects or amounts. A balance usually has a horizontal bar with a pan hanging at each end.
Remainder
Mathematics; Calculus
The number that is left over when one number is divided by another number. Numbers that can be divided evenly have a remainder of 0.
Deduction
Mathematics; Calculus
The use of general rules or principles to draw a conclusion or make a calculation.
Ordinal number
Mathematics; Calculus
A number, such as 3rd, 11th, or 400th, used in counting to indicate position in series.
Positive
Mathematics; Calculus
Greater than zero. The plus sign is sometimes used to show that a number is positive such as +2.
Ratio
Mathematics; Calculus
A relationship between two numbers. If a box has six red marbles and four blue marbles, the ratio of red marbles to blue marbles is 6 to 4.
Factor
Mathematics; Calculus
A number that can be multiplied by another number to reach a specific number, is called a factor.
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