Rational Irrational 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 irrational number?

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An irrational number is a number that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction; it cannot be written as a ratio of two integers.

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Give an example of an irrational number.

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What is a terminating decimal?

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A terminating decimal is a decimal number that has a finite number of digits after the decimal point.

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Give an example of a terminating decimal.

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What is a repeating decimal?

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A repeating decimal is a decimal number that has one or more digits that repeat infinitely.

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Give an example of a repeating decimal.

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What is the difference between rational and irrational numbers?

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Rational numbers can be expressed as fractions of integers, while irrational numbers cannot be expressed as fractions.

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What is the set of rational numbers represented by?

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The set of rational numbers is represented by the letter 'Q'.