8th Grade Math: Unit 01 Flashcards

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Term for 'the number in an expression or equation which is raised to a power or exponent'.

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base

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the set of positive numbers that begins at one and increases by increments of one each time {1, 2, 3, ... n}

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counting (natural) numbers

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What is the term for the following definition: 'a representation of a real number, not including counting (natural) numbers, which uses a decimal point to show place values that are less than one, such as tenths and hundredths (e.g., 0.023, etc.)'?

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decimal notation

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Symbol used in a calculator to indicate multiplication by ten raised to a following number?

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E

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What is the term for the following definition: 'the set of counting (natural) numbers, their opposites, and zero {-n, ..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ..., n}; denoted by the symbol Z'?

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integers

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Term for 'to arrange a set of numbers based on their numerical value'

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order numbers

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What is the term for the following definition: 'the value of a digit as determined by its location in a number such as ones, tens, hundreds, one thousands, ten thousands, etc.'?

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place value

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What is the term for the following definition: 'denoted by a number or variable in the superscript place of the base, which designates how many times the base will be multiplied by itself if it is positive or by its inverse if it is negative. If the power is 1, the base will be multiplied by 1 and will not change. If the power is 0, the simplified form will equal 1.'?

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powers

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What is the term for the following definition: 'the set of numbers that can be expressed as a fraction a/b, where a and b are integers and b ≠ 0; denoted by the symbol Q.'?

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rational numbers

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scientific notation