numbers that can be represented as a fraction, cannot have zero in the denominator. Ex: 1/2, -3, 2/5
distributive property
This property states that multiplying a number by a sum is the same as multiplying each added by the number and then adding the results EX: a(b+c)=ab+ac
integer
counting numbers, their opposites (negative numbers), and zero
associative property
this property states that the way in which numbers are grouped in addition or multiplication does not change their sum or product
commutative property
This property indicates that the order of addends or factors does not affect the sum or product. EX: 3+5=5+3
absolute value
the distance a number is from 0 on a number line
additive inverse
two numbers that, when added together, equal zero. EX -4 and 4
repeating number
a number that repeats indefinitely when changed to a decimal form
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