Rational Numbers on a number line

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What are rational numbers?

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Rational numbers are numbers that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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How can rational numbers be represented on a number line?

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Rational numbers can be represented on a number line by marking points that correspond to their values, with positive numbers to the right of zero and negative numbers to the left.

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What is the opposite of a rational number?

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The opposite of a rational number is the number that is the same distance from zero on the number line but in the opposite direction.

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What is the significance of zero on a number line?

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Zero serves as the central point on a number line, separating positive numbers from negative numbers.

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How do you determine which of two rational numbers is greater?

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To determine which of two rational numbers is greater, compare their values on the number line; the number further to the right is greater.

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What does it mean for two numbers to be 'opposites'?

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Two numbers are 'opposites' if they are the same distance from zero on the number line but in opposite directions.

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How can you find the distance between two rational numbers on a number line?

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The distance between two rational numbers can be found by taking the absolute value of their difference.

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What is a decimal representation of a rational number?

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A decimal representation of a rational number is a way of expressing the number in base ten, which may terminate or repeat.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the relationship between rational numbers and integers?

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All integers are rational numbers because they can be expressed as a fraction with a denominator of 1.