Unit 2 Vocabulary Review

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absolute value

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A number’s distance from 0 on the number line. Absolute value is never negative.

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integers

Back

Positive and negative whole numbers.

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negative numbers

Back

Numbers that are less than 0 (left of zero or below zero on number lines).

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opposite numbers

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Numbers that are the same distance from zero and have the same absolute value.

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positive numbers

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Numbers that are greater than 0 (right of zero or above zero on number lines).

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rational numbers

Back

Numbers that can be represented as fractions or decimals.

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zero pair

Back

Two numbers whose sum is zero.

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claim

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A statement that something is true or false and can be proven with reasons and evidence.

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counterexample

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An example that proves that an idea or claim is incorrect.

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elevation

Back

The height above or below a given level, often sea level.