6 Questions
What is the symbol "/" used in division called?
Solidus
Which term refers to the symbol "/" used in division?
Virgule
What is the name of the symbol used in division that resembles a diagonal line?
Solidus
What is the name of the number that is subtracted in subtraction?
Subtrahend
In a subtraction operation, what does the minuend represent?
The number from which another number is subtracted
What term refers to the result of a subtraction operation?
Difference
Study Notes
Division Symbol
- The symbol "/" used in division is called an Obelus or a Division Slash.
Subtraction Terms
- The term that refers to the number that is subtracted in subtraction is the Subtrahend.
- In a subtraction operation, the Minuend represents the number from which another number is subtracted.
- The result of a subtraction operation is called the Difference.
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