Classifying 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 a fraction a/b, where a and b are integers and b is not zero.

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Are all whole numbers rational numbers?

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

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What is the classification of the number 0?

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0 is classified as a whole number, an integer, and a rational number.

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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.

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Classify the number -3.5.

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-3.5 is a rational number but not an integer or whole number.

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What is the relationship between integers and rational numbers?

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

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Classify the number 10/2.

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10/2 is classified as a whole number, an integer, and a rational number.

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Which of the following is not a rational number: 1/2, -3, √2?

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√2 is not a rational number because it cannot be expressed as a fraction of two integers.

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What is a whole number?

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A whole number is a non-negative integer, which includes 0 and all positive integers.

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Can a negative number be a rational number?

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Yes, negative numbers can be rational numbers if they can be expressed as a fraction.