Module One Flashcards

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set

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in mathematics; a collection of numbers.

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2
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superscript

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a symbol, such as a number or letter written above and immediately to the left or right of another character.

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3
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Base number

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the number multiplied by itself when paired with an exponent. for example, in 8 to the third power, 8 would be the base number.

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4
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Expressions

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a string of terms that are connected by division, addition, and subtraction operations,

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5
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Exponents

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Sometimes called a power, it is a quantity that represents retreated multiplication.

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6
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Rational number

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A rational number is a number that can be written as a ratio of integers, which means it can be written as a fraction

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7
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Fundamental theorem of arithmetic

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A concept which states that any integer greater than 1 is either prime or is the product of a unique set of prime numbers.

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8
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Order of operations

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A set of rules that defines the order in which mathematical operations should be performed

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9
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Operators

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A word or symbol such as (such as

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