Numerical Values

Definition

Numerical values are specific numbers used in calculations or measurements. They can be exact or approximate, and they provide quantitative information.

Related terms

Precision: The level of detail or accuracy in a numerical value.

Significant Figures: Digits that carry meaning and contribute to the precision of a numerical value.

Rounding: Adjusting a numerical value to a certain degree of accuracy by dropping or changing digits.

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AP Calculus AB/BC - 7.5 Approximating Solutions Using Euler’s Method

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