1.1: properties of real numbers Flashcards
1
Q
opposite or additive inverse
A
the opposite or additive inverse of any number a is -a. the sum of opposites is 0.
2
Q
reciprocal or mulitiplicative inverse
A
the reciprocal f any nonzero number is 1/a. the product of reciprocals is 1.
3
Q
absolute value of a real number
A
the absolute value of a real number is its distance from zero on the number line
