fraction
This contains two integers, separated by a slash or fraction bar.
Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic
every integer greater than 1 is prime
or is the product of prime numbers
ex: 2 is prime, 4 is 2x2.
rational number
Any number that can be represented as a fraction of two integers. Equivalently, any
number which has a decimal that either terminates or repeats.
prime factorization
the determination of the set of prime numbers which multiply together to give the
original integer
whole number
A number whose value is 0 or greater (negative numbers are not considered whole
numbers) and can be represented without a fractional or a decimal component.
Integer
A number (positive, negative, or zero) that can be represented without a fractional or a
decimal component.
square root
For a given number, this is the number that produces the given number when multipled
by itself.
quotient
the result of division
Factor
a number that divides evenly into another number.
positive number
A number whose value is greater than zero. On the number line, these oppear to the
right of zero.
Division
splitting into equal parts or groups.
real number
Any number on the number line.
GCF
For two or more whole numbers, this is the greatest number that divides evenly into all
the numbers.
LCM
The smallest number in value that is a multiple of two or more number.
Factor pair
Set of two integers, when multipled together, produce a particular number.
divisible
The quality of producing a quotient that is an integer.
Irrational number
Any number that cannot be represented as a fraction of two integers. Decimals do not
terminate or repeat.