Question

In a rational numbers of the form p/q, q must be a ----- integer

Answer 1

q should not be equal to 0.

Answer 2

Hi friend,

» In a rational numbers of the form p/q, q must be a non-zero integer.

If q is equal to zero,

» p/0 = not defined.

So, q must not be equal to zero.

To express q ≠ 0, we say q must be a "non-zero" integer.

Hope it helps