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 the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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Give an example of a positive rational number.

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1/2 is a positive rational number.

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Give an example of a negative rational number.

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-3/4 is a negative rational number.

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What does it mean for a number to be graphed on a number line?

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It means that the number has a specific position on the line that represents its value.

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How do you compare two rational numbers?

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You can compare two rational numbers by determining which one is greater, less than, or equal to the other.

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What is the value of 1 2/5 in decimal form?

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1 2/5 is equal to 1.4 in decimal form.

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What is the decimal equivalent of -3/4?

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-3/4 is equal to -0.75 in decimal form.

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What is the relationship between -3.6 and 3.6?

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-3.6 is less than 3.6.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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1/2 is equal to 0.5 in decimal form.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.