Graphing Integers and 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 the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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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 cannot be a fraction or decimal.

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What is the opposite of a number?

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The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero on the number line but in the opposite direction.

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How do you graph a positive rational number on a number line?

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To graph a positive rational number, locate the point on the number line that corresponds to the value of the number.

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How do you graph a negative rational number on a number line?

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To graph a negative rational number, locate the point on the number line that corresponds to the value of the number, moving left from zero.

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What is the value of 3/4 as a decimal?

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3/4 as a decimal is 0.75.

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What is the value of -2.5 as a fraction?

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-2.5 can be expressed as -5/2.

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What is the fraction equivalent of 1/8?

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1/8 is equivalent to 0.125 as a decimal.

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How do you find 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.

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What is the sum of -3 and 5?

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The sum of -3 and 5 is 2.