1:1 Properties of Real Numbers Flashcards by Chloe Elam | Brainscape

Q

Reciprocal/ Multiplicative inverse

A

Any nonzero number a is 1/a. The product of reciprocals is 1

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Oppisite/ additive inverse

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any number a is 1/a. The sum of opposites is 0

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Absolute value of a real number

A

distance from zero on the number line.

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