In mathematics, "sum" means add. A sum is the result you get when you perform an addition operation.
Understanding Sum in Math
The term "sum" is directly associated with addition.
- A sum is the result of an addition. (1)
For example, if you add the numbers 1, 2, and 3, the sum is 6. We can write this as:
1 + 2 + 3 = 6
In this equation:
- 1, 2, and 3 are the addends (also sometimes called summands). (1)
- 6 is the sum.
Examples of Sum
Here are some more examples to illustrate the concept of "sum":
- Example 1: 5 + 7 = 12. The sum is 12.
- Example 2: 10 + 20 + 30 = 60. The sum is 60.
- Example 3: If you are asked to find the sum of 4 and 9, you need to add them: 4 + 9 = 13. Therefore, the sum is 13.
Sum vs. Other Operations
It's important to differentiate "sum" from terms associated with other mathematical operations:
| Operation | Terminology | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Addition | Sum, Addend, summand | 2 + 3 = 5 |
| Subtraction | Difference, Minuend, Subtrahend | 5 - 2 = 3 |
| Multiplication | Product, Factor | 2 * 3 = 6 |
| Division | Quotient, Dividend, Divisor, Remainder | 6 / 2 = 3 |
