How to Understand the Real Number Line
Step 1: Distinction Between Rational and Irrational Numbers Rational Numbers (Q): These can be expressed as the quotient or fraction \(\frac{p}{q}\) of two integers, where \(p\) (numerator) and \(q\) (denominator) are integers and \(q≠0\). Examples include \(\frac{1}{2}, 5, -3\), etc. Irrational Numbers: Numbers that can’t be written as simple fractions or ratios. This set includes […]
Stretching the Line: How to Multiply Fractions by Whole Numbers with Number Lines
Number lines offer a visual way to understand the multiplication of fractions by whole numbers.
