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Math
Studying Math Symbols
Term | Definition |
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Plus Sign | + This sign says to add one number to another. Example: 2+2=4 |
Minus Sign | - This sign says to take one number away from another. Example 2-2=0 |
Multiplication Sign | X This sign says to put together groups of numbers.Example: 2X3=6, you take 3 groups of 2. |
Division Sign | / This sign is also a line with two dots above and below it. It tells you to break a number down into parts. Example: 15/3 you must figure out how many groups of three makes up 15. The answer is 5 groups. |
Equal Sign | = You place your answer after this sign in the math problem. |