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Algebra II
Lesson 1.2 – Properties of Real Numbers
Homework
1) Over the past few years, your math teachers have tried to get you to understand the different types of
numbers and to classify them in their specific categories. Using prior knowledge, your book, or the internet,
define each number set below. Then, in the box below, draw a diagram to represent all the different sets.
Real Numbers:
Rational Numbers:
Irrational Numbers:
Integers:
Whole Numbers:
Natural Numbers:
2) Place the following eight numbers in your diagram above:
, √ , 9.999, -23.3, √
, , -7, 0
3) Give an example of the Commutative Property:
4) Give an example of the Associative Property:
5) Give an example of the Distributive Property:
6) What is the additive identity? ___________
7) What is the multiplicative identity? __________
8) What is the additive inverse of 3? _________
9) What is the multiplicative inverse of 3? _________
10) What is the additive inverse of
11) What is the multiplicative inverse of
? _________
12) What is the additive inverse of 1.2? _________
? _______
13) What is the multiplicative inverse of 1.2? _______