Define Rational Number: Define what a rational number is.A rational number is a number that can be expressed as the quotient or fractionqp of two integers, where p is the numerator, q is the denominator, and q=0.
Express 3 as Fraction: Determine if 3 can be expressed as a fraction.The number 3 can be expressed as the fraction 13, where 3 is an integer and 1 is also an integer (and not zero).
Conclude 3 is Rational: Conclude if 3 is a rational number based on the definition.Since 3 can be expressed as a fraction with both numerator and denominator being integers and the denominator not being zero, 3 is a rational number.
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