Maths Theory Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is a mathematical oxymoron
A
A mathematical concept the contradicts itself e.g: an equatorial triangle
2
Q
What are natural numbers
A
Positive integers eg 1 2 3
3
Q
What are integers
A
Numbers that have no decimal
4
Q
What are rational numbers
A
Numbers that can be represented via a fraction
5
Q
What are real numbers
A
Numbers that cannot be represented as a fraction e.g pi and surds
6
Q
What are complex numbers
A
Numbers that are impossible to created eg the square root of a negative number (also called imaginary numbers)
