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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Is 8/4 a whole number?

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Yes, 8/4 equals 2, which is a whole number.

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Is 25% a rational number?

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Yes, 25% can be expressed as 25/100, which is a rational number.

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What classification does -4 1/3 belong to?

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-4 1/3 is a rational number because it can be expressed as a fraction (-13/3).

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Is -17 an integer?

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Yes, -17 is an integer.

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Where does -3 belong?

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-3 is classified as an integer.

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Can a number be both an integer and a rational number?

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Yes, all integers are also rational numbers because they 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.