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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Identify the largest rational number among the following: 3/31, 4/31, 13/31, 27/31.

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27/31

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What is the additive inverse of (-a/b)?

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The additive inverse of (-a/b) is a/b.

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Which numbers are their own reciprocals?

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1 and -1 are their own reciprocals.

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What is the reciprocal of a negative rational number?

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The reciprocal of a negative rational number is a negative rational number.

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True or False: -|x| x| = x for all rational numbers.

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FALSE

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What is the definition of a reciprocal?

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The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number.

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If a rational number is positive, what is its reciprocal?

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The reciprocal of a positive rational number is also a positive rational number.

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If a rational number is negative, what is its reciprocal?

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The reciprocal of a negative rational number is also a negative rational number.

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What is the sum of a rational number and its additive inverse?

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The sum of a rational number and its additive inverse is 0.