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 a/b, where a and b are integers and b is not zero.

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Are all whole numbers rational numbers?

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Yes, every whole number is a rational number because it 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, such as -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3.

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Can a rational number be a negative number?

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

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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 fractions and have non-repeating, non-terminating decimal expansions.

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Is the number 0 a rational number?

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Yes, 0 is a rational number because it can be expressed as 0/1.

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Classify the number 17/10.

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17/10 is a rational number.

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What is the decimal representation of 1/4?

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The decimal representation of 1/4 is 0.25.

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Is every integer a rational number?

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Yes, every integer is a rational number because it can be expressed as a fraction with a denominator of 1.

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Classify the number -23.

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-23 is a rational number and also an integer.