Augend
Augend is a term used in mathematics to refer to the number to which another number, called the addend, is added. In the arithmetic operation of addition, the augend is the initial quantity, and the addend is the quantity that is added to it. The result of this operation is called the sum.
Definition[edit | edit source]
In the expression:
- a + b = c
a is the augend, b is the addend, and c is the sum. The augend is the starting point of the addition process.
Usage in Arithmetic[edit | edit source]
The concept of the augend is fundamental in arithmetic and is one of the basic operations taught in early mathematics education. Understanding the role of the augend helps in comprehending more complex mathematical concepts and operations.
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