Verbs Related to Mathematics

(mathematics) to add a number to itself a certain number of times

If you have 3 apples and multiply them by 2, you'll have 6 apples in total.

to put things together to make them bigger in size or quantity

An extra paragraph was added to the report for additional information.

a room that is designed for two people

They booked a double for their weekend getaway.

to increase the quantity of something threefold

If you triple 4, you get 12.

to multiply an amount or number by four

The company plans to quadruple its production capacity by investing in new manufacturing facilities.

to separate people or things into two or more groups, parts, etc.

The teacher divides the class into small groups for a collaborative project.

(mathematics) to take a number from another number and find out the difference

If you subtract 4 from 9, you get 5.

calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set

His average score in math class is 85%.

to break down a number or expression into smaller parts that multiply together to produce the original number or expression

Factoring 12 gives you 2 × 2 × 3.

a three-dimensional figure made of six square or rectangular faces

The dice used in board games are typically shaped like cubes.

to subtract or take away an amount or part from a total

The teacher instructed the students to deduct points for incorrect answers on the quiz.

a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles, each measuring 90°

Each tile on the bathroom floor was a small square shape.

a total of money, typically owed in a financial transaction

The sum owed on the invoice amounted to $500.

including the whole quantity

The total cost of the renovations exceeded their initial budget, requiring them to make adjustments to their plans.