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Class 7 - Mathematics - Unit 8: Rational Numbers - True or FalseQuestion 63
Class 7 - Mathematics - Unit 8: Rational Numbers - True or False
Question. 63
The rational numbers \(-\dfrac{12}{-5}\) and \(-\dfrac{7}{17}\) are on the opposite sides of zero on the number line.
Answer:
true
Detailed Answer with Explanation:
\(-\dfrac{12}{-5} = \dfrac{12}{5} > 0\) (positive) and \(-\dfrac{7}{17} < 0\) (negative), hence opposite sides of zero.