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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Mathematics

Here, you will learn some English words related to Mathematics that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
algebra
algebra
[noun]

a branch of mathematics in which abstract letters and symbols represent numbers in order to generalize the arithmetic

Ex: In high school, students typically begin studying algebra to learn about equations and variables. 
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arithmetic

a branch of mathematics that deals with addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc.

Ex: Students in elementary school learn basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 
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geometry
geometry
[noun]

the branch of mathematics that deals with the relation between the lines, angles and surfaces or the properties of the space

Ex: She studied geometry to understand the principles of shapes and angles. 
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equation
equation
[noun]

(mathematics) a statement indicating the equality between two values

Ex: In algebra, solving equations involves finding the values of variables that satisfy the equality stated. 
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fraction
fraction
[noun]

a number obtained by dividing one integer or rational number by another, typically written in the form a/b

Ex: One-half (1/2) is a simple fraction. 
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decimal
decimal
[noun]

(mathematics) a number less than one, called a fraction, that is represented as a period followed by the number of tenths, hundredths, etc.

Ex: In mathematics, decimals are a way to represent fractions or portions of a whole using a decimal point. 
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percentage

a number or amount expressed as a fraction of 100

Ex: The percentage of students who passed the exam increased significantly this year. 
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symmetry
symmetry
[noun]

the quality of having two halves that are exactly the same, which are separated by an axis

Ex: The butterfly's wings display perfect symmetry along its body. 
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coordinate

any set of numbers that represents an exact position on a map or graph

Ex: The GPS coordinates 35.6895° N, 139.6917° E lead to Tokyo. 
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sum
sum
[noun]

the whole amount of numbers added together

Ex: The sum of 5, 6, and 7 is 18. 
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calculation

the act of finding a number or amount using mathematics

Ex: He made a quick calculation to estimate the total cost of the project. 
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multiple
multiple
[noun]

a number that is the result of multiplying a given number by an integer

Ex: Twelve is a multiple of three, as 3 times 4 equals 12. 
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prime number

a number greater than 1 with only two devisors which can be itself or 1

Ex: 7 is a prime number because its only divisors are 1 and 7. 
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composite number

a positive number that is the multiple of two or more numbers except for 1 and the number itself

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addition
addition
[noun]

the calculation of the total of two or more numbers added together

Ex: Addition is the process of combining two or more numbers to get a total. 
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subtraction

the mathematical process of finding the difference between two numbers, quantities, or expressions

Ex: In subtraction, 15 minus 7 equals 8. 
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multiplication

the process or action of adding a number to itself a specific number of times

Ex: The teacher explained that multiplication can be represented using the "×" symbol. 
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division
division
[noun]

the process of calculating how many times a number can contain another number

Ex: In division, the number being divided is called the dividend. 
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probability

(mathematics) a number representing the chances of something specific happening

Ex: The probability of rolling a six on a fair die is one-sixth. 
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variable
variable
[noun]

(mathematics) a quantity that is capable of assuming different values in a calculation

Ex: In algebra, variables such as x, y, and z represent quantities that can vary or change in value. 
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