Algebraic Notions

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'number' is a noun referring to a mathematical quantity.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'deficient' is an adjective describing the type of number.

• A deficient number is a number that is greater than the sum of its proper divisors.
• If a number is bigger than the sum of its factors, it's called a deficient number.
• A deficient number is like when you have less money than you owe - not enough to cover it all.
• In life, feeling like a deficient number can be discouraging, but it's important to remember our worth is not defined by external measures.

noun a positive integer that evenly divides another integer, excluding the integer itself

• A proper divisor of a number is any divisor other than the number itself.
• A proper divisor is any number that can divide into another number evenly, not including the number itself.
• A proper divisor is like a buddy that can divide a number without being the number itself.
• In the math world, a proper divisor is like a helpful friend that can evenly divide a number without being the number itself.