Rational Numbers Check Point 2.3

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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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How do you add two rational numbers with different denominators?

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To add two rational numbers with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert each fraction, and then add the numerators.

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What is the process to subtract rational numbers?

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To subtract rational numbers, find a common denominator, convert each fraction, and then subtract the numerators.

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How do you multiply two rational numbers?

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To multiply two rational numbers, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the rule for dividing rational numbers?

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To divide rational numbers, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.

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If 12 whole pizzas are eaten and each person eats 1/4 pizza, how many people eat pizza?

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48 people.

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If $700 is deducted each month for a mortgage, how much is deducted after 6 months?

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$-4,200.

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How do you find the number of pieces when cutting a rope into smaller pieces?

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Divide the total length of the rope by the length of each piece.

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If a car rental company charges $0.07 per mile, how do you calculate the total charge for driving a certain distance?

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Multiply the charge per mile by the number of miles driven.

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How many 0.25 pound hamburgers can be made from 2.5 pounds of ground beef?

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10 hamburgers.