Number Systems

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What is a number system?

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A number system is a way of expressing numbers using a consistent set of symbols and rules. Common number systems include natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, and real numbers.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What are positive numbers?

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Positive numbers are numbers that are greater than zero. They are located to the right of zero on the number line.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6A

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What are negative numbers?

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Negative numbers are numbers that are less than zero. They are located to the left of zero on the number line.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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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. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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How do you order numbers from least to greatest?

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To order numbers from least to greatest, compare their values and arrange them starting from the smallest to the largest.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3B

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What is the area of a shape?

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The area of a shape is the amount of space inside that shape, usually measured in square units.

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction, where both the numerator and denominator are integers, and the denominator is not zero.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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What is a whole number?

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Whole numbers are non-negative numbers without fractions or decimals, including zero. Examples are 0, 1, 2, 3.

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What is the difference between a fraction and a decimal?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator over a denominator, while a decimal represents a part of a whole using a point to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the number line?

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A number line is a straight line that represents numbers in order, with positive numbers to the right of zero and negative numbers to the left.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6C