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, where the numerator is an integer and the denominator is a non-zero integer.

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Where do whole numbers belong in the number sets?

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Whole numbers belong to the set of whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers.

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What is the set of integers?

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The set of integers includes all whole numbers and their negative counterparts, such as -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3.

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Is -8 a rational number?

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Yes, -8 is a rational number because it can be expressed as -8/1.

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Can a rational number be a whole number?

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Yes, every whole number is also a rational number because it 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, ...), while integers include both positive and negative whole numbers.

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Is 1.5 a rational number?

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Yes, 1.5 is a rational number because it can be expressed as the fraction 3/2.

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Which of the following is an integer? ½, 1.65, -4, 3 ¾

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-4 is an integer.

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True or False: Every integer is a rational number.

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True, every integer can be expressed as a fraction with a denominator of 1.

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What is an example of a whole number?

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An example of a whole number is 5.