Download Chapter 5.2 What does this goal mean you need to do? Show an

Chapter 5.2
What does this goal mean you need to do? Show an example…
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write rational numbers as fractions
What does this goal mean you need to do? Show an example…
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identify and classify rational numbers
Write the decimal as a fraction or mixed number in simplest form.
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Identify all sets to which the number belongs. If the number is rational, use the following names:
N = the set of natural numbers
W = the set of whole numbers
I = the set of integers
Q = the set of rational numbers
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Write a definition and give an example of each new vocabulary word or phrase.
Word
Definition
Example
Rational
number
Fill in the blanks…
______________ decimals can be written as fractions with a denominator of 10, 100, 1000, and so on.
A number such as pi is called _____________ because it cannot be written as a fraction.
Is -3 a rational number? Explain.
Irrational is a word that is used in everyday English.
a. Find the definition of irrational in the dictionary. Write the definition.
b. Explain how the English definition can help you remember how irrational and rational are
used in mathematics.