1.1 Properties of Real Numbers Flashcards
1
Q
Opposite
A
of any number a is -a
2
Q
Additive inverse
A
of any number a is -a
3
Q
Reciprocal
A
of any nonzero number a is 1/2 The product of reciprocals is 1
4
Q
Multiplicative inverse
A
of any nonzero number a is 1/2 The product of reciprocals is 1
5
Q
Absolute value of a real number
A
it is its distance from zero on the number line
