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Which of the following are rational numbers?

Which of the following are rational numbers?-example-1
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Hi there!

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I believe your answer is:

{7, -5, (2/3), 5.79}

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Here’s why:

  • Rational numbers are numbers that could be written as a fraction with two integers.

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  • 7 and -5 are integers, so they are rational.

  • (2)/(3) is already a fraction with integers. It is rational.
  • 5.79 is a terminating decimal. It is rational.
  • The number π is a famous irrational number. It does not terminate nor repeat.

  • √(13) is not a perfect square. It is irrational.

  • √(-4) is a perfect square, but it is simplified to a complex number. Complex numbers are not rational.

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The rational numbers are {7, -5, (2/3), 5.79}.

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Hope this helps you. I apologize if it’s incorrect.

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