8th Period Classify 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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Is 6 a rational number?

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True

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What number sets does -8 belong to?

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Integer and Rational

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Is -3.5 an integer?

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False

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Is -9 an integer?

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True

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What is an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but does not include fractions or decimals.

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Can a whole number be a rational number?

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

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What is the difference between whole numbers and integers?

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Whole numbers are non-negative integers (0, 1, 2, 3, ...), while integers include both positive and negative whole numbers as well as zero.

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Is 0 a rational number?

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Yes, 0 is a rational number because it can be expressed as 0/1.

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What is an example of a rational number?

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Examples include 1/2, -3, 4.75, and 0.