Define rational number: Step 1: Define a rational number.A rational number can be expressed as a fraction where both the numerator and the denominator are integers, and the denominator is not zero.
Express −1 as fraction: Step 2: Express −1 as a fraction.−1 can be written as −11, where −1 is the numerator and 1 is the denominator.
Check integer values: Step 3: Check if both numerator and denominator are integers.In the fraction −11, both −1 and 1 are integers, and the denominator is not zero.
Conclude −1 is rational: Step 4: Conclude if −1 is a rational number.Since −1 can be expressed as a fraction with integer values in both the numerator and denominator, it is a rational number.
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