Rational Numbers

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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What is the difference between integers and whole numbers?

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Integers include all whole numbers and their negative counterparts, while whole numbers include all non-negative integers (0 and positive integers).

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Can a negative number be a whole number?

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No, negative numbers cannot be whole numbers.

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What is a natural number?

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Natural numbers are the set of positive integers starting from 1 (1, 2, 3, ...). They do not include zero or negative numbers.

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Is zero considered a natural number?

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No, zero is not considered a natural number; it is classified as a whole number.

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What is an example of an integer that is not a whole number?

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An example of an integer that is not a whole number is -1.

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What is the classification of the number -7?

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-7 is classified as an integer.

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Which set of numbers includes both positive and negative values?

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Integers include both positive and negative values, as well as zero.

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What is the smallest whole number?

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The smallest whole number is 0.

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Are all integers rational numbers?

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Yes, all integers are rational numbers because they can be expressed as a fraction with a denominator of 1.