$- \frac{5}{7}$ is a rational number.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A
True

Rational number can be negative.

When you divide 5 by 7 you get a non-terminating recurring decimal number.

So, the statement is true.

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\frac{5}{7}

Proof that 7+root5 is not a rational number.

p

q

\frac{7 + \sqrt{5}}{7 - \sqrt{5}} - \frac{7 - \sqrt{5}}{7 + \sqrt{5}} = p - 7 \sqrt{5} q

State, in each case, whether true or false.

$(i) \sqrt{2} + \sqrt{3} = \sqrt{5}$

$(i i) 2 \sqrt{4} + 2 = 6$

$(i i i) 3 \sqrt{7} - 2 \sqrt{7} = \sqrt{7}$

$(i v) \frac{2}{7}$ is an irrational number.

$(v) \frac{5}{11}$ is a rational number.

(vi) All rational numbers are real numbers.

(vii) All real numbers are rational numbers.

(viii) Some real numbers are rational numbers.

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