Definition: The word 'arithmetics' comes from Greek, meaning "arithmetic" or "system." It refers to a systematic method in mathematics. The term can also mean the parts of an arithmetic expression that are part of a total (the sum). For example, in algebraic expressions, it often includes variables and constants (like x) which are multiplied by coefficients to create values for other variables (like y). Definition: Arithmetic is the study or practice of methods for finding solutions to problems. Example: 2 + 3 = 5 This illustrates a simple arithmetic expression where addition and multiplication are performed step-by-step to find their sum.