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Question
The rational numbers `(-12)/(-5)` and `(-7)/17` are on the opposite sides of zero on the number line.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is True.
Explanation:
Given rational numbers are `(-12)/(-15)` i.e. `12/15` and `(-7)/17`
Hence, it is true, that rational numbers `12/15` and `(-7)/17` are on the opposite sides of zero on the number line as one is negative and one is positive.

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