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Basic Maths
Subtraction: Taking one number away from another to find the difference. The symbol
for subtraction is "-". For example: 5 - 3 = 2
Multiplication: Combining equal groups of numbers to find the total amount. The
symbol for multiplication is "x". For example: 2 x 3 = 6
Division: Dividing a number into equal parts. The symbol for division is "÷". For
example: 6 ÷ 3 = 2
Order of Operations: When solving a problem with more than one operation, you must
follow the order of operations: parentheses, exponents, multiplication and division
(from left to right), addition and subtraction (from left to right).
Fractions: A fraction is a number that represents a part of a whole. The top number
is the numerator, which represents the part, and the bottom number is the
denominator, which represents the whole. For example: 1/2 represents one half of a
whole.
Decimals: A decimal is a number with a decimal point that separates the whole
number from the fractional part. For example: 0.5 is the same as 1/2.
Prime Numbers: A prime number is a number that is only divisible by 1 and itself.
For example: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, etc.
Geometry: Geometry is the study of shapes and their properties. Some basic
geometric shapes include circles, triangles, squares, rectangles, and polygons.