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Explanation: Zero can be written in the form p/q as 0/1, where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0.
2. Between any two rational numbers, how many rational numbers exist?
A. Exactly one
B. Exactly ten
C. Infinitely many
D. None
Answer: C. Infinitely many
Explanation: Between any two distinct rational numbers, infinitely many rational and irrational numbers always exist.
3. The decimal expansion of an irrational number is always:
A. Terminating
B. Non-terminating repeating
C. Non-terminating non-repeating
D. Terminating repeating
Answer: C. Non-terminating non-repeating
Explanation: Irrational numbers are defined as numbers whose decimal expansions neither end (terminate) nor enter a recurring sequence (repeat).
4. Which of the following is an irrational number?
A. √23
B. √225
C. 0.3796
D. 7.478478...
Answer: A. √23
Explanation: 23 is not a perfect square, so √23 is irrational. √225 = 15 (rational), 0.3796 is terminating, and 7.478478... is non-terminating repeating (7.478̅).
5. The value of (3 + √3)(3 - √3) is equal to:
A. 0
B. 6
C. 9
D. 3
Answer: B. 6
Explanation: Using the identity (a + b)(a - b) = a² - b²: (3)² - (√3)² = 9 - 3 = 6.
6. Rationalize the denominator of 1 / √7:
A. 7 / √7
B. √7 / 7
C. 1 / 7
D. √7
Answer: B. √7 / 7
Explanation: Multiply numerator and denominator by √7: (1 × √7) / (√7 × √7) = √7 / 7.
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