Math Definitions - Letter T
Chapters
Terminating Decimal
Definition of Terminating Decimal
A terminating decimal is a decimal number with digits that eventually stop. They do not go on forever.
For example, 3.175 is a terminating decimal. It has three decimal digits.
4.983656 is also a terminating decimal. It has six decimal digits.
By contrast, the digits of a repeating decimal go on forever. For example, \(0.166666666 \dots \) is a repeating decimal. The digit \(6\) is repeated over and over again.
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 T
Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 14th Jan 2018
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