Properties of Real Numbers Flashcards
1
Q
Opposite or Additive Inverse
A
The opposite or additive inverse of any number a is -a. The sum of opposites is 0.
2
Q
Reciprocal or Multiplicative Inverse
A
The Reciprocal or Multiplicative of any nonzero number a is 1/a. The product of reciprocals is 1.
3
Q
Absolute Value of a real number
A
The absolute value of a real number is its distance from zero on the number line.