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net

A way of representing the surface of a three-dimensional solid in two-dimensions. A net can be made by cutting the surface of a 3-D shape along edges until it can be laid flat showing all faces at once.

nets for a cube, triangular pyramid, rectangular prism, and rectangular pyramid

null

Another word for zero.

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number line

A line where numbers are marked at regular intervals used for counting, calculating, and comparing numbers.

number line

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number sentence

An equation or inequality that includes numbers and operations. For example, 3 × 2 + 5 = 10 + 1 and 2 < 3 + 1.

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numerator

The number written above the line in a fraction. It tells how many equal parts of the whole you have. For example, 3 is the numerator in the fraction .

fraction with the numerator labeled

(See also denominator.)

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