Rational Number Operations

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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 sum of -1 and 1?

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0

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What is the product of -4 and 6?

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-24

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What is an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but does not include fractions or decimals.

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Which of the following is NOT an integer: 5.1, 1, -1000, or 5?

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5.1

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How do you find the change in height when descending at a rate of 24.91 m/s for 3.5 seconds?

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Multiply the rate by time: -24.91 m/s * 3.5 s = -87 m.

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What is the definition of addition in terms of rational numbers?

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Addition is the process of combining two or more numbers to get a total or sum.

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What is the definition of multiplication in terms of rational numbers?

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Multiplication is the process of combining equal groups of numbers to find the total.

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How many water stations are needed for a marathon of 26.2 miles with stations every 1.25 miles?

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21 water stations.

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

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The result will depend on the absolute values; if the positive number is larger, the result is positive, and if the negative number is larger, the result is negative.