Plotting 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 the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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How do you represent 1/2 on a number line?

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1/2 is represented as a point halfway between 0 and 1 on a number line.

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What decimal represents the fraction 1/4?

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0.25 represents the fraction 1/4.

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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 decimal equivalent of -1/2?

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The decimal equivalent of -1/2 is -0.5.

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Where is -1.2 located on a number line?

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-1.2 is located to the left of -1 and to the right of -2 on a number line.

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What does the point 0.3 represent on a number line?

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0.3 represents a point slightly to the right of 0 and before 0.4 on a number line.

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How do you identify the position of a decimal on a number line?

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To identify the position of a decimal, locate the whole number it is closest to and then divide the space between whole numbers into tenths or hundredths.

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What is the decimal representation of 3/10?

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The decimal representation of 3/10 is 0.3.

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How can you tell which point represents a specific decimal on a number line?

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You can tell by comparing the decimal to the values marked on the number line and finding the closest match.