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Translate the following sentence into math symbols. Then solve the problem. y more than 4 is –36



How would you convince a fellow student that the number 0.57 is a rational number?

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Answer:

4+y = -36

y = -40

The definition of a rational number is the ratio of two integers

Lets rewrite .57 as a fraction

.57 = 57/100

Both 57 and 100 are integers and 57/100 is the ratio of integers so .57 is rational.


Explanation:

4+y = -36

Subtract 4 from each side

4+y-4 = -36-4

y = -40


The definition of a rational number is the ratio of two integers

Lets rewrite .57 as a fraction

.57 = 57/100

Both 57 and 100 are integers and 57/100 is the ratio of integers so .57 is rational.

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