Is the quotient of (-5) ➗ (-7) a rational number? Explain your answer in two or more sentences.

Mathematics

2 answers:

ValentinkaMS [17]3 years ago

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-5/-7 = 5/7 = 0.71428577142857... The decimal form of the fraction never ends, so 5/7 is not a rational number

Vlada [557]3 years ago

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0.71428571 Hope things is the answer your looking for

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