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Question
The rational numbers `1/2` and –1 are on the opposite sides of zero on the number line.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is True.
Explanation:
Since, positive rational number and negative rational number are on the opposite sides of zero on the number line.
Hence, `- 1/2` and –1 are on the opposite sides of zero on the number line.
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