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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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What is an irrational number?

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An irrational number is a number that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction; it cannot be written as a ratio of two integers.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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Give an example of a rational number.

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An example of a rational number is 1/2 or 0.75.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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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.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is the decimal representation of a rational number like?

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The decimal representation of a rational number either terminates (ends) or repeats.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is the decimal representation of an irrational number like?

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The decimal representation of an irrational number neither terminates nor repeats.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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Is the number 0.333... rational or irrational?

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0.333... is a rational number because it can be expressed as 1/3.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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Is the number √5 rational or irrational?

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√5 is an irrational number.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is the sum of two rational numbers?

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The sum of two rational numbers is always a rational number.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1D

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What is the product of two irrational numbers?

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The product of two irrational numbers can be either rational or irrational.

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CCSS.HSN.RN.B.3