Rational, Irrational, and Number Concepts

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What is the main difference between rational and irrational numbers?

Rational numbers can be expressed as a fraction of two integers, while irrational numbers cannot be expressed this way and have non-repeating, non-terminating decimal representations.

If $p$ is a prime number, what does it indicate about the factors of $p$?

A prime number $p$ indicates that its only factors are 1 and $p$ itself.

What are the multiples of the number 5, and how are they defined?

The multiples of 5 include 5, 10, 15, 20, etc. They are defined as the product of 5 and any whole number.

Explain the difference between natural numbers and whole numbers.

Natural numbers are the counting numbers starting from 1, while whole numbers include all natural numbers plus zero. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the characteristics of composite numbers.

Composite numbers are whole numbers greater than 1 that have more than two factors. Signup and view all the answers

How do addition and multiplication relate to each other in mathematical operations?

Addition can be understood as combining numbers to find a sum, while multiplication is repeated addition of the same number. Signup and view all the answers

What defines an integer in mathematics?

An integer is defined as a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Signup and view all the answers

Summarize the focus areas typically included in Grade 9 mathematics.

Grade 9 mathematics often includes topics like expressions, equations, geometry, functions, and real-world applications of these concepts. Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of a number that is both an integer and a rational number.

Any integer, like 5, -3 or 0, is also a rational number. Signup and view all the answers

Explain why the square root of 2 ($\sqrt{2}$) is considered an irrational number.

The square root of 2 cannot be expressed as a fraction of two integers, and its decimal representation is non-repeating and non-terminating. Signup and view all the answers

What is the smallest prime number, and why is the number 1 not considered a prime number?

The smallest prime number is 2. The number 1 is not considered prime, because it only has one factor (itself). Prime numbers must have exactly two factors. Signup and view all the answers

List all the factors of the number 24, and state if 24 is a composite or prime number.

The factors are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24. The number 24 is a composite number. Signup and view all the answers

If a number is a multiple of 6, is it necessarily a multiple of 3? Explain.

Yes, if a number is a multiple of 6, it is also a multiple of 3. This is because 6 is a multiple of 3. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of order of operations, what is the first step when evaluating the expression $5 imes (3 + 2)^2 - 10 \div 2$?

The first step is to evaluate the expression inside the parentheses: $3 + 2 = 5$. Signup and view all the answers

State whether all natural numbers are also whole numbers and whether all whole numbers are also natural numbers. Explain the relationship between the two.

All natural numbers are whole numbers but not all whole numbers are natural numbers. The difference is that the whole numbers contain 0, and natural numbers begin with 1. Signup and view all the answers

Considering the relationship between addition and multiplication, show how you rewrite $3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3$ as a multiplication problem.

$3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3$ can be rewritten as $5 imes 3$ Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Rational Numbers

Numbers that can be expressed as a fraction where the numerator and denominator are both integers, and the denominator is not zero.

Irrational Numbers

Numbers that cannot be expressed as a fraction of two integers. Their decimal representations are non-repeating and non-terminating.