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Which statement is true about the number −5 ?


The number −5 is a rational number because it can be written as the fraction −51 .

The number −5 is not a rational number because it cannot be written as a ratio of integers.

The number −5 is a rational number because it can be written as the fraction −50 .

The number −5 is not rational number because it is a negative integer.

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Answer:

- 5 is a rational number because it can be written as the fraction [tex]\frac{- 5}{1}[/tex].

Step-by-step explanation:

Every integer is a rational number whether it is positive or negative.

Let us assume that n be an integer, so, it can be expressed as [tex]\frac{n}{1}[/tex], where n and 1 both are integers and hence n is a rational number.  

Now, - 5 is a negative integer and it can be expressed as the quotient of two integers like - 5 = [tex]\frac{- 5}{1}[/tex].

Hence, - 5 is a rational number because it can be written as the fraction [tex]\frac{- 5}{1}[/tex]. (Answer)

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