Words that Indicate Mathematical Operations
Addition Subtraction Multiplication Division
Plus Minus Times Over
Added to Difference of Product of Quotient of
Sum of Subtracted from Multiplied by Ratio of
Increased by Decreased by Twice Fraction of
More than Less Divided by
Gain Less Than
Total of
Inequalities
Greater than > Greater than or equal to ≥
More than > At least ≥
Less than < No less than or equal to ≤
Fewer than < At most no less than ≤
Common Mathematical Phrases
Using an Addition Sign
A number plus 5 = n + 5 Did you know???
5 more than a number = 5 + n A number? This means to use a variable. Normally you can chose what
The sum of 5 and a number. = 5 +n you would like to use for that variable. (ex: x, n, y any letter)
The total of 5 and a number = 5 + n
Using a Subtraction Sign
A number minus 5 = n - 5
5 less than a number = n - 5
The difference between 5 and a number = 5 - n
The difference between a number and 5 = n - 5
Using a Multiplication Sign
A number times 5 = 5n
5 multiplied by a number = 5n
The product of 5 and a number = 5n
Using a Division Sign
A number divided by 5 = n ⁄5
5 over a number = 5/n
The quotient of 5 and a number = 5/n
The ratio of 5 and a number = n/5
