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Every rational number is an integer.

True

False

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Answer:

False

Step-by-step explanation:

Rational numbers include all integers, fractions, or terminating and repeating decimals.

User Moz Morris
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Answer: False

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Step-by-step explanation:

A counter-example could be something like 2/3 which is rational, but not an integer since 2/3 = 0.67 has a fractional or decimal portion to it. An integer is one where its a positive or negative whole number. Zero is also an integer.

Any rational number is a ratio or fraction of two integers. Zero is not allowed in the denominator. Any integer is a rational number since x = x/1, where x is any integer. For example, 9 = 9/1.

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