Definition:Minor (Euclidean)/Terms
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Definition
Let $a$ and $b$ be two positive real numbers.
Let $a - b$ be a minor.
The terms of $a - b$ are the elements $a$ and $b$.
Whole
The real number $a$ is called the whole of the minor.
Annex
The real number $b$ is called the annex of the minor.