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Which of the following numbers is a rational number?
What type of number is the value of Pi (π)?
How does the text prove that 2 is an irrational number?
In the proof that 2 is irrational, what does the text assume about p/q?
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What would happen if 3 was assumed to be rational?
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What type of decimal is 0.142857142857... according to the text?
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What is the defining characteristic of a rational number?
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Which of the following is an example of a terminating decimal?
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What type of decimal can always be converted into a common fraction?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of irrational numbers?
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What is the defining characteristic of a recurring decimal?
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Why do non-terminating, non-recurring decimals represent irrational numbers?
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Study Notes
Rational Numbers
- A rational number can be expressed as a fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.
- Examples of rational numbers include fractions like 1/2 and whole numbers like 3.
Value of Pi (π)
- Pi (π) is classified as an irrational number because it cannot be expressed as a simple fraction.
Proving 2 as an Irrational Number
- The proof of 2 being irrational typically utilizes contradiction, demonstrating that if 2 were rational, it would lead to an impossible situation.
Assumptions in Proof
- In proofs, p/q is often assumed to represent the simplest form of a rational number expression of 2.
Assuming 3 as Rational
- If 3 were incorrectly assumed to be rational, it could lead to contradictions similar to those found in proofs regarding other irrational numbers.
Characteristics of 0.142857142857…
- The decimal 0.142857142857… is a recurring decimal as it repeats the sequence "142857" indefinitely.
Defining Characteristics of Rational Numbers
- The defining characteristic is the ability to be expressed as a fraction, hence exhibiting a finite or repeating decimal form.
Example of a Terminating Decimal
- An example of a terminating decimal is 0.75, which has a finite number of digits after the decimal point.
Converting Decimals into Fractions
- Any decimal that terminates or is recurring can be converted into a common fraction.
Characteristics of Irrational Numbers
- Irrational numbers cannot be expressed as fractions; they may represent non-recurring, non-terminating decimals.
Defining Characteristic of a Recurring Decimal
- A recurring decimal has a digit or group of digits that repeat infinitely after the decimal point, like 0.666...
Non-Terminating, Non-Recurring Decimals
- Such decimals represent irrational numbers because they cannot be precisely expressed as fractions and do not exhibit repeating patterns.
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Test your knowledge on rational and irrational numbers, including their definitions and decimal representations. Learn to differentiate between numbers that can be expressed as fractions and those that cannot.
