Irrational vs Rational Numbers

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is a number that can be written as a fraction.

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What is an irrational number?

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An irrational number is a number that cannot be written as a fraction.

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True or False: The decimal of an irrational number doesn't repeat with a pattern.

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True

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What are whole numbers?

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Whole numbers are zero and the positive numbers with decimals of .0 (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).

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What are integers?

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Integers are positive whole numbers, their opposites (negative numbers), and zero.

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Is -17.565 a rational or irrational number?

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Rational

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Give an example of an irrational number.

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An example of an irrational number is √2.

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What is the decimal representation of a rational number?

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The decimal representation of a rational number either terminates or repeats.

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What is the difference between rational and irrational numbers?

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

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Can a rational number be a repeating decimal?

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Yes, a rational number can be a repeating decimal.