1.1 Properties of Real Numbers Flashcards
1
Q
The opposite or addictive inverse of any number a is -a. the sum of opposites is 0
A
opposite or additive inverse
2
Q
The reciprocal or multiplicative inverse of any nonzero number a is 1/a. the product of reciprocals is 1.
A
reciprocal or multiplicative inverse
3
Q
The distance from zero on the number line
A
absolute value of a real number
