Mathematics

Learn about topics and get worked problems in all areas of math, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, probability, statistics, and trigonometry.

Natural Numbers Definition and Examples — Learn about the natural numbers in mathematics. Get the definition, examples, and properties of the set of natural numbers.

Natural Numbers – Definition, Examples, Properties Recently updated !

This entry was posted on May 23, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on June 5, 2023)

Coin Toss Probability — Get the coin toss probability formula and examples of common math problems and word problems dealing with probability.

Coin Toss Probability Formula and Examples

This entry was posted on March 4, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on March 7, 2023)

Types of Angles in Geometry — Learn about the types of angles in geometry and get examples of acute, obtuse, reflex, complementary, and supplementary angles.

Types of Angles in Geometry

This entry was posted on December 28, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on January 4, 2023)

Scalar vs Vector — Learn the difference between scalar and vector quantities in math and physics. Get the definitions and examples of each element.

Scalar vs Vector – Definitions and Examples

This entry was posted on November 23, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on November 30, 2022)

Rational and Irrational Numbers — Learn about rational numbers in math. Get the definition and examples, including transcendental numbers such as pi and e.

Irrational Numbers

This entry was posted on October 15, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on October 19, 2022)

Pascal's Triangle — Learn about Pascal's triangle, including what it is and how to use it to find coefficients in a binomial expansion in algebra.

Pascal’s Triangle – What It Is and How to Use ...

This entry was posted on October 1, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 23, 2023)

Integers Definition and Examples — Learn about the integers in math. Get their definition, see examples, and learn their properties and rules.

Integers – Definition, Examples, and Rules

This entry was posted on August 24, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 23, 2023)

Whole Numbers — Learn about whole numbers in math. Get the definition and examples and compare them to natural numbers and integers.

Whole Numbers – Definition and Examples in Math

This entry was posted on August 14, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 23, 2023)

Median vs Average — Learn the difference between the median and average. Get examples showing how you calculate the median and average.

Median vs Average – Know the Difference Between Them

This entry was posted on August 9, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on August 19, 2022)