Rational Numbers
A number that can be expressed as a fraction and has a decimal value that repeats or terminates (ends)
Irrational Numbers
A number that has a decimal value that does not repeat or terminate (end)
Integers
Set of numbers that includes all counting numbers, their opposites, and zero (...-4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4...)
Whole Numbers
Set of numbers that includes 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5...
Natural Numbers
Set of numbers that includes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5...
Perfect Square
Multiplying a number by itself. Finding the AREA of a square
Square Root
The inverse of multiplying a number by itself. Finding the side of a sqaure
Perfect Cube
Multiplying a number by itself three times. Finding the VOLUME of a cube
Cube Root
The inverse of multiplying a number by itself three times. Finding the side of a cube
Opposites
Two numbers that are equal distance from zero
Absolute Value
The distance away from zero
Inverses
A function that reverses another function
Radical
The symbol that tells you to take the root of a number
Power Times a Power
Add exponents
Power Raised to a Power
Multiply exponents
Power Divided by a Power
Subtract exponents
Negative Exponents
Reciprocal/Flip
Zero Exponents
Always equal 1