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What is the additive inverse of a number x?
What is the additive inverse of a number x?
What is the multiplicative identity of a number?
What is the multiplicative identity of a number?
What type of real numbers include 2/3, 4/5, and 1/2?
What type of real numbers include 2/3, 4/5, and 1/2?
Which of the following fields does not typically use real numbers?
Which of the following fields does not typically use real numbers?
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What is the multiplicative inverse of a number x?
What is the multiplicative inverse of a number x?
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What is the set of real numbers represented by?
What is the set of real numbers represented by?
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Which of the following is NOT a property of real numbers?
Which of the following is NOT a property of real numbers?
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What is the union of in the set of real numbers?
What is the union of in the set of real numbers?
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Which of the following is an example of an irrational number?
Which of the following is an example of an irrational number?
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What is the result of adding any number to 0 in the set of real numbers?
What is the result of adding any number to 0 in the set of real numbers?
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Real Numbers
Real numbers are the combination of rational and irrational numbers in the number system. They can be both positive or negative and are represented by the symbol "R". All natural numbers, decimals, and fractions are part of this category.
Definition
Real numbers can be defined as the union of rational and irrational numbers. They are not constrained to a specific base and can represent a wide range of quantities, such as lengths, weights, and temperatures. The set of real numbers is infinite and is represented as an infinite number line.
Set of Real Numbers
The set of real numbers includes all integers, fractions, and decimals. It also includes irrational numbers, which cannot be expressed as ratios of integers. Examples of irrational numbers include π (pi) and the square root of 2.
Properties of Real Numbers
Real numbers have the following properties:
- Closure Property: The sum and product of any two real numbers are also real numbers.
- Associative Property: The sum and product of real numbers are associative, meaning the order of addition or multiplication does not matter.
- Commutative Property: The sum and product of real numbers are commutative, meaning the order of the numbers does not matter.
- Distributive Property: Multiplication distributes over addition.
- Additive Identity Property: There is a number, 0, such that any number added to it gives the original number back.
- Additive Inverse Property: There is a number, -x, such that x + (-x) = 0.
- Multiplicative Identity Property: There is a number, 1, such that any number multiplied by it gives the original number back.
- Multiplicative Inverse Property: There is a number, 1/x, such that x * (1/x) = 1.
Examples of Real Numbers
Examples of real numbers include:
- Natural numbers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, ...
- Integers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, ...
- Fractions: 2/3, 4/5, 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, ...
- Decimals: 0.25, 0.375, 0.456, 0.543, 0.625, ...
- Irrational numbers: √2, π, e, ...
Uses of Real Numbers
Real numbers are used in various fields, including:
- Science: To measure quantities like distance, time, temperature, and mass.
- Engineering: To design and build structures, machines, and systems.
- Economics: To study financial transactions, prices, and markets.
- Mathematics: To solve equations, analyze patterns, and prove theorems.
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Learn about the definition, properties, and examples of real numbers, including their uses in various fields such as science, engineering, economics, and mathematics. Test your understanding of real numbers and their applications.
