6 Questions
Which of the following is a characteristic of real numbers?
They can be negative or positive
What is a unique property of real numbers?
They can be irrational
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of real numbers?
They can only be positive numbers
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of real numbers?
They can be imaginary numbers
What are the possible values for real numbers?
Positive and negative numbers
Which of the following is true about real numbers?
They can be expressed as decimals or fractions
Study Notes
Characteristics of Real Numbers
- Real numbers can be expressed as terminating or non-terminating decimals.
- Real numbers can be expressed as fractions.
- Real numbers can be either rational or irrational.
- Real numbers can be represented on the number line.
Unique Properties of Real Numbers
- Real numbers can be compared using greater than, less than, or equal to.
- Real numbers can be added, subtracted, multiplied, and divided.
Characteristics that do NOT Define Real Numbers
- Real numbers are not always whole numbers.
- Real numbers are not always integers.
- Real numbers are not always positive.
Possible Values of Real Numbers
- Real numbers can be positive, negative, or zero.
- Real numbers can be fractional or decimal.
Properties of Real Numbers
- The sum of two real numbers is always a real number.
- The product of two real numbers is always a real number.
- The sum of a real number and its additive inverse is always zero.
- The product of a real number and its multiplicative inverse is always one.
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