Operations with 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 the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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What is the result of multiplying two negative numbers?

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The result of multiplying two negative numbers is a positive number.

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What is the result of adding two negative numbers?

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The result of adding two negative numbers is a negative number.

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What is the result of adding a positive number and a negative number?

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The result can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the values of the numbers.

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What is the result of dividing a positive number by a negative number?

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The result of dividing a positive number by a negative number is a negative number.

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Are all rational numbers integers? True or False?

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False. Not all rational numbers are integers; for example, 1/2 is a rational number but not an integer.

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Compare: -2/3 and -0.75. Which is greater?

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-2/3 is greater than -0.75.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/5?

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0.6

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What is the absolute value of -5?

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The absolute value of -5 is 5.

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What is the sum of -3 and 7?

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The sum of -3 and 7 is 4.