1.1 Properties of real numbers Flashcards by Robert Cook | Brainscape

Q

Is its distance from zero on the number line

A

Absolute value of a real number.

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Q

any number a is -a The sum of opposites is 0

A

Opposite / Additive Inverse

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Q

any nonzero number a is 1/a The product of reciprocals is 1

A

Reciprocal / Multiplicative Inverse

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