Rational Number Classification

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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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Classify the number: -6

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-6 is an integer and a rational number.

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Classify the number: 3.5

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3.5 is a rational number but not an integer or whole number.

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Classify the number: 0

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

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Classify the number: -23

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-23 is a rational number and an integer.

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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.

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Is -2 a whole number?

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No, -2 is not a whole number; it is an integer.

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What does it mean for a number to be classified as rational?

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A number is classified as rational if it can be written as a fraction of two integers.