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A Life with Numbers

algebra • (noun) • Ex. Algebra and geometry equations were the only studies in mathematics that continued to defy my efforts to comprehend them. • Meaning: the part of mathematics in which letters (2× - Y =6) and other general symbols (+, -, ×, ÷, =) are used to represent numbers and quantities in equation.

Calculus • (noun) • Ex. I was too nervous about the final exam in math, I had to take an hour for Calculus Chapter. • You have to study calculus, for example in the slope of the curve or the speed of falling object if you want to be engineer or physician. • Meaning: the branch of mathematics that is concerned with the rates of change, limits and differences and integration of functions. (2+3)⁴

geometry • (noun) • Ex. I enjoy studying geometry that focus on the shapes. • If you want to be an artist, you should study geometry. • The teacher asked us to baring geometry in mathematics exam. • Meaning: the pure mathematics of points, lines =, curved , surface, circle O, square □, and triangle.

Mathematician • (noun) • Ex. Albert Einstein is a German mathematician who contributed several equations to calculus and geometry, and Leonardo Pisano is Italian mathematician was the most talented western mathematician of the middle age who included a sequence of numbers that are known today as “Fibonacci numbers”. • Meaning: a person who studies and introduce lessons in the science of numbers.

Challenge • (noun) • Ex. Taking two prizes in mathematics is a challenge that I can achieve it. • Learning a new language is a challenge that I can do it. • Meaning: the call to engage in a contest or fight in order to justify and prove something.

Contribution • (noun) • Ex. I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project. • He made a lasting contribution by designing the modern radio telescope. • Meaning: the part played by a person in bringing a common result or helping something to advance.

Respond (to) • (verb) • Ex. The cancer responds to the aggressive therapy. • You have to respond to someone’s thanks by saying “you’re welcome”. • Meaning: say something in reply, answer or react.

Discrimination • (noun) • Ex. Islam prohibits discrimination on the account of race and color. • Teacher should not make discrimination between students inside the class according to their tribes, religion or nationality. • Meaning: unfair treatment of a person or group.

Middle Class • (noun) • Ex. Most Saudi families are from middle class. • After his being from poor and having no money, he worked hard to be one of the middle class society and gain good money that covers his basic needs. • Meaning: social class between upper and lower classes.

Prejudice • (noun) • Ex. Let’s put prejudice aside and follow our heart. • They feel prejudice against their teacher and don’t like her even before she started classes. • Meaning: a bad opinion against someone based on no reason or actual opinion.