SOLUTION: Can you please help me solve this problem Write an rational number in the form, where a and b are integers -3

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Question 1166730: Can you please help me solve this problem
Write an rational number in the form, where a and b are integers
-3
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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    -3 = %28-3%29%2F1.   a = -3,  b = 1


    -3 = %28-6%29%2F2.   a = -6,  b = 2


    -3 = %28-9%29%2F3.   a = -9,  b = 3


    -3 = %283%29%2F%28-1%29.   a = 3,  b = -1


and so on . . . 


It can be done by many ways . . .


Answered and completed.