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 the quotient or fraction 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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Is -4 a rational number?

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Yes, -4 is a rational number because it can be expressed as -4/1.

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Is 0 a whole number?

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Yes, 0 is considered a whole number.

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What are whole numbers?

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Whole numbers are non-negative integers, including 0 (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).

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Is -8 an integer?

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Yes, -8 is an integer.

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Is -3.5 a rational number?

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Yes, -3.5 is a rational number because it can be expressed as -7/2.

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Is -3.5 an integer?

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No, -3.5 is not an integer because it is not a whole number.

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What is the relationship between integers and rational numbers?

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All integers are rational numbers because they can be expressed as a fraction with a denominator of 1.

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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.