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Which of the following numbers are rational? Also, identify the irrational numbers.
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To determine whether the number -1 is rational or irrational, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Rational Numbers**: A rational number is any number that can be expressed in the form of \( \frac{p}{q} \), where \( p \) and \( q \) are integers and \( q \neq 0 \). 2. **Expressing -1 in p/q Form**: The number -1 can be expressed as: \[ -1 = \frac{-1}{1} \] Here, \( p = -1 \) and \( q = 1 \). 3. **Checking the Conditions**: - Both \( p \) and \( q \) are integers. - \( q \) is not zero (since \( q = 1 \)). - The division \( \frac{-1}{1} \) results in -1, which is a finite decimal (specifically, -1.0). 4. **Conclusion**: Since -1 can be expressed in the form \( \frac{p}{q} \) where both \( p \) and \( q \) are integers, and it can also be represented as a finite decimal, we conclude that: \[ -1 \text{ is a rational number.} \] 5. **Identifying Irrational Numbers**: In this case, we only have one number to evaluate, which is -1. Since we have determined that -1 is rational, there are no irrational numbers in this context. ### Final Answer: - **Rational Numbers**: -1 - **Irrational Numbers**: None
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