Definition:
Arithmetic is the branch of mathematics concerned with the basic operations of numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It encompasses the manipulation of numerical quantities to solve problems and make calculations.
Etymology & Origin:
“Arithmetic” derives from Middle English “arithmetik,” via Old French from Latin “arithmetica,” which originates from Greek “arithmētikē (tekhnē),” literally meaning “the art of counting,” derived from “arithmos,” meaning “number.”
Examples:
- Adding two numbers together to find their sum.
- Subtracting one quantity from another to determine the difference.
- Multiplying two numbers to find their product.
- Dividing one quantity by another to calculate the quotient.
