Investigation 3 Vocab Flashcards
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Improper Fraction
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Improper fractions are fraction in which the numerator is greater then or equal to the denominator.
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Mixed number
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A number that includes a whole number and a fraction.
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Opposites
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If 2 numbers on a number line are the same distance from zero but in different directions, they are called opposites. One example is 5 and -5.
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Absolute Value
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The absolute value is the distance from zero of a number. This will always be positive.
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Rational Numbers
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Zero, while numbers, fractions, and their opposites are rational numbers. One example is -9,0,2/5
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Benchmarks
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Benchmarks are reference points. Some examples are 0,1, and 1/2
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Base Ten Numeration
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Different forms of denominators such as 1/10 or 1/100.
