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 or ratio of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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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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What is a whole number?

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

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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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Classify the number -14. What type of number is it NOT?

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-14 is NOT a whole number.

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Classify the number 10/2. What types of numbers does it belong to?

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10/2 is a Whole Number, Integer, and Rational.

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Does the graphic organizer correctly group the numbers?

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No, it does not correctly group the numbers.

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What number sets does -8 belong to?

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-8 belongs to the Integer and Rational number sets.

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Classify the number 0. What types of numbers does it belong to?

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0 is a Whole Number, Integer, and Rational.

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What is the difference between integers and whole numbers?

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