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Math Definitions - Letter M


Multiple

Definition of Multiple

Definition of Multiple


A multiple is the result of multiplying one integer by another integer.

The number grid on the left shows all the multiples of 3 (highlighted in yellow) between 1 and 100.

Some other examples are the following:

  • 18 is a multiple of 9 as 9×2=18.
  • 12 is a multiple of 4 as 4×3=12.
  • 6 is NOT a multiple of 5 as 6=5×1+1.

Description

The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student.



Audience

Year 1 to Year 12 students

Learning Objectives


Learn common math terms starting with letter M

Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 6th Feb 2018

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