Real Number System

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Are irrational numbers real numbers?

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Always

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What are real numbers?

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Real numbers include all the rational and irrational numbers, encompassing integers, whole numbers, fractions, and non-repeating, non-terminating decimals.

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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Give an example of an irrational number.

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An example of an irrational number is √2 or π (pi).

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CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is the difference between rational and irrational numbers?

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Rational numbers can be expressed as fractions, while irrational numbers cannot be expressed as simple fractions.

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Are all integers real numbers?

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Yes, all integers are real numbers.

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What is the decimal representation of a rational number?

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The decimal representation of a rational number either terminates (e.g., 0.5) or repeats (e.g., 0.333...).

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CCSS.8.NS.A.1

CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

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What is the decimal representation of an irrational number?

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The decimal representation of an irrational number is non-terminating and non-repeating (e.g., 3.14159...).

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CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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Can a number be both rational and irrational?

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No, a number cannot be both rational and irrational.

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What is the set of real numbers denoted by?

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The set of real numbers is denoted by the symbol ℝ.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.1