Locating Rational Numbers on a Number Line

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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, where both the numerator and the denominator are integers, and the denominator is not zero.

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How do you locate a decimal on a number line?

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To locate a decimal on a number line, identify the whole numbers it falls between and then divide the segment into equal parts based on the decimal's place value.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.5

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How can you represent 7/8 on a number line?

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7/8 can be represented by dividing the segment between 0 and 1 into 8 equal parts and counting 7 parts from 0.

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What is the fraction represented by the decimal 0.4?

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2/5

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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 decimal equivalent of 3/6?

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0.5

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How do you label points on a number line?

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Points on a number line can be labeled by identifying their corresponding rational number values based on their position.

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What is the value of -2/6 in simplest form?

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-1/3

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How do you find the midpoint between two rational numbers on a number line?

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The midpoint can be found by averaging the two numbers: (a + b) / 2.