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Factors, frac. exp.
terms containing factors, fractions and exponents
Question | Answer |
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Divisibility | when an integer can divide evenly into another with no remainder |
factor | An integer that divides into another integer exactly is called this |
exponents | shows repeated multiplication |
power | has two parts, a base and an exponent. |
base | the number being multiplied. |
prime number | an integer greater than 1 with only 2 factors, 1 and itself. |
composite number | an integer greater than 1 with more than 2 factors. |
greatest common factor (GCF) | the biggest number 2 or more integers have in common |
prime factorization | breaking down a composite number all the way to its prime factors |
equivalent fractions | fractions that are of equal value |
simplest form | when the numerator and denominator have no other factors in common other than 1. |
rational number | any number you can write as a quotient of 2 integers. |
scientific notation | a convenient way to write large numbers using powers of 10. |