Algebra terminology 1-3

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What is an irrational number?

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An irrational number is a number that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction, meaning it cannot be written as a ratio of two integers.

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What are factors in multiplication?

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Factors are the numbers that are multiplied together to get a product.

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What are natural numbers?

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Natural numbers are the set of positive integers starting from 1, 2, 3, and so on.

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What is a divisor in division?

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A divisor is the number that divides another number in a division problem.

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What is the divisibility rule for 5?

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A number is divisible by 5 if its last digit is either 0 or 5.

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What is the difference between rational and irrational numbers?

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Rational numbers can be expressed as a fraction of two integers, while irrational numbers cannot.

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What is a product in multiplication?

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A product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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What is the smallest set of numbers in mathematics?

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The smallest set of numbers is the set of natural numbers.

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What is the term for the number being divided in a division problem?

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The number being divided is called the dividend.

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What is the term for the result of a division?

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The result of a division is called the quotient.