(1-1) Ordering Real Numbers and Finding Inverses

Ordering Real Numbers: Compare or <

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Definitions:
The opposite or additive inverse of a number:

The reciprocal or multiplicative inverse:

Example: Find the opposite and the reciprocal of each number

a) -3.2

b)

f) -

3
5

c) 400

d) 4

2
3

e) -0.002

4
5

Number
-3.2
3
5

400
4

2
3

-0.002
-

4
5

Opposite

Reciprocal