divisor | The number that you are dividing by in a division problem. In the problem , 2 is the divisor. |
factor | A number or mathematical symbol that is multiplied by another number or mathematical symbol to form a product. For example, in the equation 4 • 5 = 20, 4 and 5 are factors. |
identity property of 1 | When you multiply any number by 1, the product is the same as the original number. For example, 9(1) = 9. |
inverse operations | A mathematical operation that can reverse or “undo” another operation. Addition and subtraction are inverse operations. Multiplication and division are inverse operations. |
multiplicative inverse | Two numbers are multiplicative inverses if their product is 1. For example, . |
quotient | The result of a division problem. In the problem , 4 is the quotient. |
real numbers | All rational or irrational numbers. |
reciprocal | A number that when multiplied by a given number gives a product of 1. For example, and are reciprocals of each other. |