Module 3 - Rational Numbers Flashcard (English)

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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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Is every integer a rational number?

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True. Every integer can be expressed as a fraction with a denominator of 1.

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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 -7.3 is 7.3.

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How do you find the weight of each portion when dividing a total weight?

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To find the weight of each portion, divide the total weight by the number of portions. For example, 15 pounds divided by 6 equals 2.5 pounds.

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What does it mean to order rational numbers from least to greatest?

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Ordering rational numbers from least to greatest means arranging them in ascending order based on their value.

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What is the process to divide a quantity into equal parts?

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To divide a quantity into equal parts, you divide the total amount by the number of parts. For example, dividing 30 ounces by 6 glasses gives 5 ounces per glass.

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What is the formula for finding the average of a set of numbers?

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The average is found by adding all the numbers together and then dividing by the count of numbers.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the significance of the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.