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| − | + | '''Division''' is the [[mathematical]] [[function]] in which a value, the [[dividend]], is seen in a specific conjunction with another value, the [[divisor]]. The relationship between them, which is the value by which the divisor must be [[multiplied]] to yield the dividend, is referred to as the [[quotient]]. Division yields a non-[[linear]] change in value. | |
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| + | Division by [[zero]] is not permitted and this has unfortunately been one of the two most frequent causes of serious mechanical or construction errors (the other being wrong [[unit]]s). | ||
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Revision as of 23:14, February 2, 2009
Division is the mathematical function in which a value, the dividend, is seen in a specific conjunction with another value, the divisor. The relationship between them, which is the value by which the divisor must be multiplied to yield the dividend, is referred to as the quotient. Division yields a non-linear change in value.
Division by zero is not permitted and this has unfortunately been one of the two most frequent causes of serious mechanical or construction errors (the other being wrong units).