Go Math Module 3 Flashcard 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 a fraction a/b, where a and b are integers and b is not zero.

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How do you represent division of a quantity among a group?

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To represent division of a quantity among a group, you can write it as a fraction. For example, if 3 bags of apples are divided among 5 friends, it is represented as 3/5.

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, the absolute value of -5 is 5.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that result over the original denominator.

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What is the absolute value of 9.8?

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The absolute value of 9.8 is 9.8.

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How do you list fractions and decimals from least to greatest?

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To list fractions and decimals from least to greatest, convert all numbers to a common format (either fractions or decimals) and then compare their values.

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What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 5 1/6?

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The improper fraction for the mixed number 5 1/6 is 31/6.

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What is the rational number representation of the integer 12?

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The rational number representation of the integer 12 is 12/1.

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What is the process to find the absolute value of -10/3?

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The absolute value of -10/3 is 10/3.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over 1, multiply numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point, and simplify.