hesi Flashcards
(336 cards)
the value of the position of a digit in a number
place value (eg, in the number 321 the number 2 is in the “tens” positition)
any number 1 through 9 and 0
digit
the answer to a multiplication problem
product
the numbr being divided
dividend
the number by which the divided is divided
divisor
the answer to a division problem
quotient
the portion of the dividen that is not venly divisible by he divsor
remainder
the word ___ stands for the decimal when writing the number in words
and (ex: 5.7 five and seven tenths)
the top number ina fraction
numerator
the bottom number in a fraction
denominator
the line between the numerator and denominator. the bar is another symbol for division
fraction bar
a number that divides evenly into another number
factor
teh smallest multiple that 2 numbers share
least common denominator
a fration where the numerator is larger than the denominator
improper fraction
a fraction where the denominator is larger than the numerator
proper fraction
2 or more fractions having the same denominator
common denominator
pairs of numbers that equal 1 when multiplied together
reciprocals
a decimal that is not continuous
terminating decimal
the top number of a fraction. it represetns the part or pieces
numerator
the bottom number of a fraction. it represents the total or whole amount
denominator
a relationship betwween 2 numbers
ratio
2 ratios that hve equal values
proporions
ratios can be written in several ways
as a fraction 1/3; using a colon 1:3; in words 1 to 3
proportions can be written in 2 ways:
5/12=25/60 or 5:12 :: 25:60