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 both the numerator and the denominator are integers, and the denominator is not zero.

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What are the three main sets of numbers?

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Whole numbers, Integers, and Rational numbers.

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What is the difference between whole numbers and integers?

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Whole numbers include all positive numbers and zero, while integers include all whole numbers and their negative counterparts.

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Is -3 a rational number?

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Yes, -3 is a rational number because it can be expressed as -3/1.

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What type of number is 0?

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

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Can a rational number be a decimal?

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Yes, a rational number can be a decimal if it terminates or repeats.

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What is an example of a whole number that is not an integer?

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There are no whole numbers that are not integers; all whole numbers are integers.

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Classify the number -5. What sets does it belong to?

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-5 is an Integer and a Rational number.

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What type of number is 2.5?

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2.5 is a Rational number because it can be expressed as 5/2.

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Is -1.2 an integer?

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No, -1.2 is not an integer; it is a rational number.