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* The absolute value of a number is the number’s distance (in either direction) from 0 on the number line (i.e. shown: |-3|). Even though 3 is negative, it is still “3″ distances from “0″ on the number line.

Answer: The absolute value of -3=3

* Factoring numbers is reversing multiplication, so the factors of 9 are whatever numbers that can be multiplied that equals 9. I always start with 1 and work my way up.

1×9

3×3

Answer: The factors of 9 are: 1, 3, 9

6 is not a factor of 9 because 6 times (X) does not equal 9.

* A prime number is a number that has two factors and can only be divided evenly by one and itself.

2 is a prime number: 1×2=2

3 is a prime number: 1×3=3

7 is a prime number: 1×7=7

9 is not a prime number: 1×9=9, 3×3=9

11 is a prime number: 1×11=11

13 is a prime number: 1×13=13

* The square root is a number that when multiplied by itself, gives the original number (e.g. 4×4=16). The square root of 16 is 4 (because 4, times itself (4), equals 16.

Answer: The square root of 49 is 7 (7×7=49).

* Which of these is definitely not a noun?

Cat

Automobile

Love

Tree

None of the above

All of the above

Answer: none of the above

What is a noun?

A noun is the part of speech that names a person, place, thing, or idea. In sentences, nouns generally function as subjects or as objects.*

To some of you, the word “love” may seem a little tricky. But in fact, “love” can actually be used as a noun and a verb. It is a state of being. For example, I have love for my family. It can also be used as a verb: Cats love mice.