Unit 7
Glossary
Grade 8
In expressions like \(5^3\) and \(8^2\), the 5 and the 8 are bases. They tell what factor is multiplied repeatedly. For example, \(5^3\) = \(5 \boldcdot 5 \boldcdot 5\), and \(8^2 = 8 \boldcdot 8\).
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An integer is a type of number. All whole numbers and their opposites are integers.
The labels on this number line show all the integers from -10 to 10.
From an earlier course.
Scientific notation is a way to write very large or very small numbers. They are written as a product. The first factor is a number greater than or equal to 1, but less than 10. The second factor is a power of 10.