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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-11-24

Why is "decrease" both an integer and an operation in math?

Asked by heysmarties

Answer (2)

decrease means minus or '-' it is an operation because it opperates or does something to the numbers. it is like a verb
an integer is the thing being operated on. it is like the noun

Answered by apologiabiology | 2024-06-10

The term "decrease" in mathematics functions as both an operation, specifically subtraction, and relates to integers as the values being modified. When you decrease an integer, you perform a subtraction operation that results in a new integer. This illustrates how decrease is both a verb describing an action and a concept applied to numerical values.
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Answered by apologiabiology | 2024-12-26