A Glossary of Mathematical Terms - M
Mean
See average.
Means
In a proportion a:b = c:d, b and c. See Extremes.
Median (2nd Quartile, 50th Percentile)
The middle value of a series of data arranged in ascending or descending order. If the number of items is even it is the mean value of the two middle values.
Minuend
See Subtraction.
Mixed number
A whole number with a proper fraction: You can convert it in an improper fraction.
Mode
The value of a choice that occurs most often.
Monomial
A number, a variable, or a product of numbers and variables.
Multiple (of a number)
A number obtained multiplying a given number by another number.
Multiplication
4 times 3: 4x3;
4 times 3 is 12: 4x3 = 12;
4 multiplied by 3 is 12: 4x3 = 12;
the product of 4 and 3 is 12: 4x3 = 12;
the numbers to be mutliplied are the factors or
multiplicands;
the outcome of the multiplication is the product.
Multiplicative inverses (Reciprocals)
Two numbers whose product is 1.