Rational Numbers

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction, where both the numerator and the denominator are integers, and the denominator is not zero.

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Can a rational number be a whole number?

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Yes, whole numbers are also rational numbers because they can be expressed as a fraction with a denominator of 1.

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What are integers?

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Integers are whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3.

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Are all integers rational numbers?

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Yes, all integers are rational numbers because they can be written as a fraction with a denominator of 1.

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What is the difference between rational numbers and whole numbers?

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Rational numbers include all integers and fractions, while whole numbers are only non-negative integers (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).

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Classify the number: 0.75

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0.75 is a rational number because it can be expressed as the fraction 3/4.

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Classify the number: -5

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-5 is a rational number and also an integer.

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What is a graphic organizer?

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A graphic organizer is a visual representation that helps organize information and show relationships between concepts.

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Can a rational number be negative?

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Yes, rational numbers can be negative, such as -1/2 or -3.

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What are natural numbers?

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Natural numbers are the set of positive integers starting from 1 (1, 2, 3, ...). They do not include zero or negative numbers.