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subtraction sign — noun or subtraction mark : a mathematical symbol used to indicate that a particular quantity is to be subtracted from another to which it is joined by the symbol : a symbolic representation of the relation of subtrahend and minuend symbol … Useful english dictionary
Subtraction — 5 − 2 = 3 (verbally, five minus two equals three ) … Wikipedia
Slide rule — For other uses, see Slide rule (disambiguation). A typical ten inch student slide rule (Pickett N902 T simplex trig). The slide rule, also known colloquially as a slipstick,[1] is a mechanical analog computer. The slide rule is used primarily for … Wikipedia
Algorithm — Flow chart of an algorithm (Euclid s algorithm) for calculating the greatest common divisor (g.c.d.) of two numbers a and b in locations named A and B. The algorithm proceeds by successive subtractions in two loops: IF the test B ≤ A yields yes… … Wikipedia
computer — computerlike, adj. /keuhm pyooh teuhr/, n. 1. Also called processor. an electronic device designed to accept data, perform prescribed mathematical and logical operations at high speed, and display the results of these operations. Cf. analog… … Universalium
Manchester Small-Scale Experimental Machine — Replica of the Small Scale Experimental Machine (SSEM) at the Museum of Science and Industry in Castlefield, Manchester … Wikipedia
Primitive recursive function — The primitive recursive functions are defined using primitive recursion and composition as central operations and are a strict subset of the recursive functions (recursive functions are also known as computable functions). The term was coined by… … Wikipedia
Quote notation — is a representation of rational numbers for which the addition, subtraction, and multiplication algorithms are the same as for natural numbers, and division is easier than the usual division algorithm, and works in the same right to left… … Wikipedia
Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Dates and numbers — Shortcuts: WP:MOSNUM WP:DATE MOS:NUM This page is part of the Ma … Wikipedia
Swami Bharati Krishna Tirtha's Vedic mathematics — For the actual mathematics of the Vedic period, see the articles on Sulba Sūtras and Indian mathematics.Swami Bharati Krishna Tirtha s Vedic mathematics is a system of mathematics consisting of a list of 16 basic sūtras, or aphorisms. They were… … Wikipedia
