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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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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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Is zero a rational number?

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

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What are integers?

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Integers are whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero.

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Provide an example of an irrational number.

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An example of an irrational number is √2 or π.

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What is the decimal representation of a rational number?

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

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What is the decimal representation of an irrational number?

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The decimal representation of an irrational number is non-terminating and non-repeating.

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What type of number is 1/2?

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1/2 is a rational number.

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What is the relationship between rational and irrational numbers?

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Rational numbers and irrational numbers together make up the set of real numbers.

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Can a whole number be an irrational number?

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No, whole numbers are always rational numbers.