jennalynn13
jennalynn13 jennalynn13
  • 06-09-2017
  • Mathematics
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Any number that can be expressed as the ratio of two integers, a/b, is a rational number

True of false?

Please explain

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jimthompson5910 jimthompson5910
  • 06-09-2017
This is true by the very definition of "rational number". A ratio is essentially a fraction, or very closely related to one. 

Note how "ratio" is found buried in the word "rational". 

Keep in mind that 'b' cannot be 0. We can't divide by zero. 
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