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Definitions & Terms
Definitions of Whole Numbers
Definitions of Whole Numbers
You should understand the following terms: odd, even, prime, factor, multiple, common factor, common multiple, square, cube, and root.


Odd, even and prime numbers
Odd, even and prime numbers
- An odd number is any whole number which has one as a remainder when it is divided by two.
- An even number is any whole number which can be divided by two without a remainder.
- A prime number is any whole number which can only be divided by 1 and itself.


Factors and multiple
Factors and multiple
- A factor is a number that, when multiplied with another number, gives a new number.
- A multiple is a number that can be divided by another (smaller) number several times with no remainder.


Square and cube numbers
Square and cube numbers
- A square number is the product of a number which is multiplied by itself.
- A cube number is the product of a number which is multiplied by itself, and then multiplied again by itself.


Root numbers
Root numbers
- A square root is the quotient of a number multiplied by itself.
- A cube root is the quotient of a number multiplied by itself and again by itself.
Multiples
Multiples
Multiples are a bit like the times tables. For example - what are the first 5 multiples of 4?










1Numbers
1.1Integers
1.3Decimals
1.4Powers & Roots
1.5Set Language & Notation
1.6Percentages
1.7Ratio & Proportion
2Equations, Formulae & Identities
2.1Algebraic Manipulation
2.2Expressions & Formulae
2.3Linear Equations
2.4Quadratic Equations
2.5Proportion
3Sequences, Functions & Graphs
3.1Sequences
3.3Graphs
3.4Common Graphs
4Geometry
4.1Angles, Lines & Triangles
4.2Polygons
4.5Circle Properties
4.6Trigonometry & Pythagoras’ theorem
4.7Mensuration of 2D Shapes
4.83D Shapes & Volume
5Vectors & Transformation Geometry
6Statistics & Probability
6.1Statistical Measures
6.2Graphical Representation of Data
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1Numbers
1.1Integers
1.3Decimals
1.4Powers & Roots
1.5Set Language & Notation
1.6Percentages
1.7Ratio & Proportion
2Equations, Formulae & Identities
2.1Algebraic Manipulation
2.2Expressions & Formulae
2.3Linear Equations
2.4Quadratic Equations
2.5Proportion
3Sequences, Functions & Graphs
3.1Sequences
3.3Graphs
3.4Common Graphs
4Geometry
4.1Angles, Lines & Triangles
4.2Polygons
4.5Circle Properties
4.6Trigonometry & Pythagoras’ theorem
4.7Mensuration of 2D Shapes
4.83D Shapes & Volume
5Vectors & Transformation Geometry
6Statistics & Probability
6.1Statistical Measures
6.2Graphical Representation of Data
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