Arithmetic

Pronunciation: /əˈrɪθ.mə.tɪk/ Explain

Arithmetic is the branch of mathematics dealing with computing with numbers. Basic arithmetic involves addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and taking roots of numbers. Number theory, which includes divisibility of numbers, prime numbers, and remainders left after division, is sometimes called theoretical arithmetic.

References

1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, arithmetic. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 20. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book
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3. Williams, Oscar F.. Commercial Arithmetic. www.archive.org. American Book Company. 1894. Last Accessed 6/12/2018. http://www.archive.org/stream/commercialarithm00willrich#page/n3/mode/2up. Buy the book
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McAdams, David E. Arithmetic. 12/21/2018. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. http://www.allmathwords.org/en/a/arithmetic.html.

Revision History

12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
6/15/2018: Removed broken links, updated license, implemented new markup. (McAdams, David E.)
5/5/2011: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)