1.5 - Notes
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Practice Questions
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Identify three rational numbers.
💡 Hint: Think of fractions and whole numbers.
What is the closure property of rational numbers?
💡 Hint: Consider if the result stays within rational numbers when performing operations.
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What is a rational number?
💡 Hint: Think about how different numbers can be represented.
Is addition commutative for rational numbers?
💡 Hint: Recall examples of adding fractions in different orders.
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If rational numbers a = 3/5, b = 2/3, and c = 1/4, use the distributive property to calculate a(b + c) and verify your answer.
💡 Hint: Remember to first add b and c before multiplying by a.
Given two rational numbers, demonstrate the closure property by adding them and showing the result remains rational. Let the numbers be -1/2 and 3/4.
💡 Hint: Find a common denominator for the addition.
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