Mathematics Chapter 8: Rational Numbers 8.1 Introduction

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By including 0 to natural numbers, what set of numbers did we get?

  • Integers
  • Fractions
  • Rational numbers
  • Whole numbers (correct)

What numbers were used for counting objects around you?

  • Natural numbers (correct)
  • Rational numbers
  • Integers
  • Whole numbers

What kind of numbers are formed by combining the negatives of natural numbers with whole numbers?

  • Whole numbers
  • Rational numbers
  • Fractions
  • Integers (correct)

What are fractions?

<p>Numbers of the form denominator where the numerator is either 0 or a positive integer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept is introduced in this chapter along with their operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division?

<p>Rational numbers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines a rational number?

<p>A number expressed in the form p/q, where p and q are integers and q is not equal to 0 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How could integers be used to denote opposite situations involving numbers?

<p>By using negative integers and positive integers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can we represent a distance of -750m below sea level in km?

<p>Yes, as -0.75 km (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is the number 2 a rational number?

<p>Yes, as 2/1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are integers also rational numbers?

<p>Yes, because any integer can be written in the form p/1, making it a rational number (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a rational number?

<p>A number that can be expressed as p/q where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can any decimal number be considered a rational number?

<p>Yes, any decimal number can be converted to a rational number (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'rational' in relation to numbers?

<p>'Rational' comes from the term 'ratio', indicating that these numbers are ratios of two integers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is -5 a rational number?

<p>Yes, as -5/1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can a negative distance below sea level be represented in kilometers?

<p>Yes, using a negative value in kilometers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Can we denote the distance of -750m below sea level in km?' What is the most accurate answer to this question?

<p>'Yes' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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