Math Flashcards
What is a prime number?
number that can only be divided by 1 and itself
What is an integer?
any + or - whole number
What is a composite number?
any whole number that is not prime
What is the binary system?
only 0 and 1
What is the binary system used for?
computers
Rational numbers consist of ____?
all integers, decimals, and fractions
What are irrational numbers?
cannot be written as fractions or decimals (ex. pie)
___ + ____ = real numbers
rational + irrational
What is a prime factor?
factor of a number that is also prime
What is a multiple?
any number that comes from multiplying the number by an integer
least common multiple:
smallest number that comes from the multiples of two or more numbers
a^1= ?
a
T or F: any number raised to the power of one is equal to itself
True
1^n= ?
1
T or F: 1 raised to any power is still 1
True
How do you multiply exponents?
Add them
Equation for multiplying exponents
a^n x a^m= a^n+m
How do you divide exponents?
subtract them
equation for dividing exponents
a^n/a^m= a^n/m
What do you do with exponents when you have a power raised to a power? Ex. (a^n)^m
multiple them. Ex. a^n*m
Equation for negative exponent
a^-n= 1/a^n
(a x b)^n is equal to…
a^n x b^n
2/10=5 and 3/15=5 is called an ____ fraction
equivalent