Rational Numbers on the 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 or ratio of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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How do you represent a decimal on a number line?

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A decimal is represented on a number line by locating its value between whole numbers, with each segment representing a fraction of 1.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.5

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the value of -4/7 on the number line?

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It is located between -1 and 0, closer to -1.

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What does the green dot represent if it is at 7.88 on the number line?

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It represents the decimal value 7.88, which is slightly less than 8.

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How do you identify the position of a decimal like 0.3 on a number line?

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Locate 0, then move to the right to the point that is three-tenths of the way to 1.

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What is the fraction equivalent of 0.4?

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2/5

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How can you tell which point represents 1.25 on a number line?

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1.25 is located between 1 and 2, specifically one-quarter of the way past 1.

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What is the decimal representation of 4/10?

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0.4