Module One Flashcards
set
in mathematics; a collection of numbers.
superscript
a symbol, such as a number or letter written above and immediately to the left or right of another character.
Base number
the number multiplied by itself when paired with an exponent. for example, in 8 to the third power, 8 would be the base number.
Expressions
a string of terms that are connected by division, addition, and subtraction operations,
Exponents
Sometimes called a power, it is a quantity that represents retreated multiplication.
Rational number
A rational number is a number that can be written as a ratio of integers, which means it can be written as a fraction
Fundamental theorem of arithmetic
A concept which states that any integer greater than 1 is either prime or is the product of a unique set of prime numbers.
Order of operations
A set of rules that defines the order in which mathematical operations should be performed
Operators
A word or symbol such as (such as