Algebra C&C - Unit 3 Vocabulary Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is a composite number?

A negative integer

A fraction

A positive integer that has exactly two factors

A positive integer that has more than two factors (correct)

What is a power in mathematics?

A symbol written above and to the right of a mathematical expression indicating how many times the base should be multiplied by itself.

What is a cube root?

A value which when multiplied by itself three times produces the original value.

What does a radical sign indicate?

The square root. Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor?

The numbers and/or variables that are multiplied to make a product or term. Signup and view all the answers

What is a radicand?

The number or expression inside a radical symbol. Signup and view all the answers

What do fractions represent?

A part of a whole or equal parts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a ratio?

A number that relates two quantities or measures within a given situation in a multiplicative relationship. Signup and view all the answers

What is an index in mathematics?

The power or exponent which is raised to a number or a variable. Signup and view all the answers

What is a rational number?

Any number that can be written as a fraction where both the numerator and denominator are integers, and the denominator is not equal to zero. Signup and view all the answers

What are integers?

The set of whole numbers and their opposites, including zero. Signup and view all the answers

What are real numbers?

Numbers that include both rational and irrational numbers. Signup and view all the answers

What is an irrational number?

A number that cannot be represented as a fraction. Signup and view all the answers

What are repeating decimals?

A number whose decimal representation eventually becomes periodic. Signup and view all the answers

What are natural numbers?

The numbers that are used for counting, which are part of real numbers. Signup and view all the answers

What is a root in mathematics?

A solution to an equation. Signup and view all the answers

What is a non-repeating decimal?

A decimal number that continues endlessly, with no group of digits repeating endlessly. Signup and view all the answers

What is a square?

A plane figure with four equal straight sides and four right angles. Signup and view all the answers

What is a non-terminating decimal?

A decimal number that continues infinitely, or without end. Signup and view all the answers

What is a square root?

A number which produces a specified quantity when multiplied by itself. Signup and view all the answers

What is an operation in mathematics?

Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division. Signup and view all the answers

What is a terminating decimal?

A decimal with a finite number of digits. Signup and view all the answers

What are perfect squares?

Numbers that are the products of integers by themselves. Signup and view all the answers

What are whole numbers?

Natural numbers and zero. Signup and view all the answers

What is a prime number?

A whole number that has exactly two factors, 1 and itself. Signup and view all the answers

What is zero?

A quantity that represents an empty set. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Composite Number

Defined as a positive integer with more than two factors.

Power

A notation indicating how many times a base should be multiplied by itself, placed above and to the right of the base.

Cube Root

The value that, when multiplied by itself three times, yields the original value.

Radical Sign

A symbol used to represent the square root in mathematical expressions.

Factor

Represents the numbers and/or variables that multiply to form a product or term.

Radicand

The expression or number located inside the radical symbol.

Fractions

A representation of parts of a whole, or any number of equal parts.

Ratio

A numerical relationship between two quantities or measures, expressed in multiplicative terms.

Index

Refers to the power or exponent applied to a number or variable.

Rational Number

Any number expressible as a fraction with integer numerator and denominator (denominator ≠ 0).

Integers

Whole numbers along with their negatives and zero, expressible as 'a' or '-a' for whole number 'a'.

Real Numbers

The set comprising both rational and irrational numbers.

Irrational Number

A number that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction.

Repeating Decimals

Decimal numbers that eventually repeat a sequence of digits indefinitely.

Natural Numbers

Counting numbers that form part of the real numbers.

Root

A solution to an equation, indicating values that satisfy the equation's condition.

Non-Repeating Decimal

A decimal that continues infinitely without any repeating sequence of digits.

Square

A geometric figure characterized by four equal straight sides and four right angles.

Non-Terminating Decimal

A decimal representation that continues infinitely without an end.

Square Root

A number that produces a specific quantity when multiplied by itself.

Operation

Refers to basic mathematical processes: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Terminating Decimal

A decimal number that has a finite quantity of digits.

Perfect Squares

Numbers that result from multiplying integers by themselves.

Whole Numbers

Includes natural numbers and zero; the sequence begins with 0, 1, 2, 3...

Prime Number

A whole number with exactly two distinct factors: 1 and itself.

Zero

Represents an empty set or quantity.

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Test your knowledge of key vocabulary terms from Algebra C&C Unit 3. This quiz features essential definitions and concepts, including composite numbers, powers, and cube roots. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of algebraic terminology.