1.1: Properties of real numbers Flashcards by Kristin Lamb | Brainscape

Q

Any number a is -a. The sum of opposites is 0.

A

Opposite or Additive Inverse

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

A

Reciprocal or Multiplicative Inverse

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Q

Its distance from zero on the number line.

A

Absolute value of real number

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