Rational Numbers on a Number Line

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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, where both the numerator and the denominator are integers, and the denominator is not zero.

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What does a number line represent?

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A number line is a straight line that represents numbers in a specific order, with equal intervals between them.

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How do you locate a decimal on a number line?

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To locate a decimal on a number line, divide the segment between two whole numbers into equal parts based on the decimal's place value.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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0.25

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/10?

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0.3

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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 its place value (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify.

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What is the fraction represented by the decimal 0.5?

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1/2

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What is the value of 7/8 as a decimal?

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0.875

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How can you identify points on a number line?

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Points on a number line can be identified by their corresponding values, which can be whole numbers, fractions, or decimals.

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What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

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Fractions and decimals are two ways of representing the same value; they can be converted from one to the other.