1.1 Properties of Real Numbers Flashcards by Christina Mynatt | 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 of reciprocals is 1

A

Reciprocal or Multiplicative inverse

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Q

distance from zero on the number line

A

Absolute value of a real number

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