Hello guys,
What is the difference between Arithmetic and Mathematics? Personally I can't stand working with numbers so always thought they were interchangeable.
If anyone has knowledge please help me,
Thanks a lot
Andy Charles
What is the difference between Arithmetic and Mathematics?
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AndyCharles
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Re: What is the difference between Arithmetic and Mathematics?
Another What Is algebra? type question of you but without a spam link this time which is very good to see 
arithmetic
(1) the branch of mathematics that deals with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division,
(2) the use of numbers in calculations
mathematics
(1) the study of the relationships among numbers, shapes, and quantities,
(2) it uses signs, symbols, and proofs and includes arithmetic, algebra, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry.
Another good explanation can be found at http://www.cut-the-knot.org/WhatIs/What ... etic.shtml.
arithmetic
(1) the branch of mathematics that deals with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division,
(2) the use of numbers in calculations
mathematics
(1) the study of the relationships among numbers, shapes, and quantities,
(2) it uses signs, symbols, and proofs and includes arithmetic, algebra, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry.
Another good explanation can be found at http://www.cut-the-knot.org/WhatIs/What ... etic.shtml.