RN PAX Math Exam Study
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The symbol is used is called the radical and the number underneath the symbol is
called the radicand - ANSWER
integer is any positive whole number, negative whole number, or zero. -
ANSWER Integers may not contain fractions or decimals
real numbers - ANSWER all numbers on the number line
rational numbers - ANSWER numbers that can be expressed as fractions
integers - ANSWER ...-3,-2,-1,0,1,2,3.....
When the signs of integers are the same adding two or more works just as you
might remember - ANSWER positive+ positive= positive
negative+negative= negative
easiest way to subtract integers is to turn subtraction into addition -
ANSWER subtracting a positive is the same as adding a negative
ex. +15-+5=+15+-5=10
Subtracting a negative is the same as adding a positive
ex. +15--5=+15++5=20
, Multiplying integers
and dividing integers - ANSWER positive (x or /) positive=positive
negative (x or /) negative = positive
Negative (x or /) positive = negative
Fractions - ANSWER may not have a denominator of 0, because it is not possible
to divide by 0.
proper fraction - ANSWER a fraction in which the numerator is less than
the denominator
improper fraction - ANSWER a fraction in which the numerator is greater than or equal
to the denominator
mixed numbers - ANSWER the sum of a whole number and a fraction, or just another
way of writing an improper fraction
unit fraction - ANSWER a fraction, where the numerator = 1
complex fraction - ANSWER a fraction, where the numerator and/or denominator are
fractions
equivalent fractions - ANSWER equal fractions
greatest common factor - ANSWER the largest number that divides evenly into two
or more numbers
Ex: the greatest common factor of 36 and 54 is 18
( their common factors are 1,2,3,6,9,18)
Tools/Questions and Answers 100%
Correct
The symbol is used is called the radical and the number underneath the symbol is
called the radicand - ANSWER
integer is any positive whole number, negative whole number, or zero. -
ANSWER Integers may not contain fractions or decimals
real numbers - ANSWER all numbers on the number line
rational numbers - ANSWER numbers that can be expressed as fractions
integers - ANSWER ...-3,-2,-1,0,1,2,3.....
When the signs of integers are the same adding two or more works just as you
might remember - ANSWER positive+ positive= positive
negative+negative= negative
easiest way to subtract integers is to turn subtraction into addition -
ANSWER subtracting a positive is the same as adding a negative
ex. +15-+5=+15+-5=10
Subtracting a negative is the same as adding a positive
ex. +15--5=+15++5=20
, Multiplying integers
and dividing integers - ANSWER positive (x or /) positive=positive
negative (x or /) negative = positive
Negative (x or /) positive = negative
Fractions - ANSWER may not have a denominator of 0, because it is not possible
to divide by 0.
proper fraction - ANSWER a fraction in which the numerator is less than
the denominator
improper fraction - ANSWER a fraction in which the numerator is greater than or equal
to the denominator
mixed numbers - ANSWER the sum of a whole number and a fraction, or just another
way of writing an improper fraction
unit fraction - ANSWER a fraction, where the numerator = 1
complex fraction - ANSWER a fraction, where the numerator and/or denominator are
fractions
equivalent fractions - ANSWER equal fractions
greatest common factor - ANSWER the largest number that divides evenly into two
or more numbers
Ex: the greatest common factor of 36 and 54 is 18
( their common factors are 1,2,3,6,9,18)
