Classifying Numbers

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What are integers?

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Integers are whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3.

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What is the best classification for the number -4?

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The number -4 is classified as an integer.

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What are whole numbers?

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Whole numbers are non-negative integers, including zero. Examples are 0, 1, 2, 3,...

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Give an example of an integer.

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An example of an integer is -9.

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Is 0.89 a rational number?

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Yes, 0.89 is a rational number because it can be expressed as a fraction (89/100).

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What are rational numbers?

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Rational numbers are numbers that can be expressed as a fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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Are all integers also whole numbers?

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No, not all integers are whole numbers. Whole numbers are only non-negative integers.

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What is the classification of the number 0?

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The number 0 is classified as a whole number and an integer.

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Can negative numbers be classified as rational numbers?

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Yes, negative numbers can be classified as rational numbers if they can be expressed as a fraction.

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What is the difference between whole numbers and integers?

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Whole numbers include 0 and all positive numbers, while integers include both positive and negative numbers, as well as zero.