Rational & Irrational Numbers

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What is a terminating decimal?

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A terminating decimal is a decimal that ends.

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Are all whole numbers considered rational numbers?

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True

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Is the number 3.74 a rational number?

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Yes

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What type of number is a repeating decimal?

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A repeating decimal is a rational number.

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Why is the square root of 2 considered an irrational number?

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The square root of 2 is an irrational number because it is a decimal that never stops and never repeats.

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What defines 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.

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Can a fraction with a non-zero denominator be an irrational number?

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No, a fraction with a non-zero denominator is always a rational number.

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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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Give an example of an irrational number.

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An example of an irrational number is π (pi) or the square root of 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.