Classifying 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 an irrational number?

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An irrational number is a number that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction; it cannot be written as a ratio of two integers.

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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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What is the classification of the number 0?

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0 is classified as a whole number and an integer.

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What is the classification of the number -5?

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-5 is classified as an integer but not a whole number.

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What is the classification of the number 3.14?

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3.14 is classified as a rational number.

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What is the classification of the number √25?

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√25 is classified as a whole number and an integer.

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What is the classification of the number 1/2?

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1/2 is classified as a rational number.

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What is the classification of the number 2.71828...?

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2.71828... is classified as an irrational number.