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 multiplicative inverse
A
The reciprocal or multiplicative inverse of any nonzero number a 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.
