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 a/b, where a and b are integers and b 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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Which group would you classify 0?

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0 is classified as an integer and a rational number.

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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, 3, ...), while integers include negative numbers as well (-1, -2, ...).

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Which group would you classify 1/2?

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1/2 is classified as a rational number.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/4 is 0.75.

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Which number is not a rational number?

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The square root of 2 is not a rational number because it cannot be expressed as a fraction.

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What is the mixed number 2 1/3 in improper fraction form?

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2 1/3 in improper fraction form is 7/3.

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Which group would you classify -5?

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-5 is classified as an integer and a rational number.

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What is the absolute value of -3?

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The absolute value of -3 is 3.