Segment 1 Exam Review

Rational Numbers

Numbers that can be expressed as a fraction of two integers.

Irrational Numbers

Numbers that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction.

Laws of Exponents

Rules that describe how to handle mathematical operations involving exponents.

Power of a Power Property

When raising a power to another power, multiply the exponents.

Negative Rule (exponents)

A negative exponent indicates the reciprocal of the base raised to the absolute value of the exponent.

Scientific Notation

A way of expressing large or small numbers using powers of ten.

Distributive Property

A property that indicates a multiplied expression can be distributed over addition or subtraction.

Factoring

The process of breaking down an expression into simpler factors.

Pythagorean Theorem

A formula to find the relationship between the sides of a right triangle: a² + b² = c².

Angle Relationships

Concepts concerning the measures and relations of angles.

Significant Digits

Digits in a number that contribute to its precision.