Integers and Rational Numbers

Front

Is -3.5 an integer?

Back

False. Integers are whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero, but they cannot have decimal points.

Front

When comparing numbers on a number line, which number is the greatest?

Back

The number to the farthest right is the greatest.

Front

What is a rational number?

Back

A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction, where both the numerator and denominator are integers.

Front

When comparing numbers on a number line, which number is the smallest?

Back

The number to the farthest left is the smallest.

Front

What does it mean to order numbers from greatest to least?

Back

It means to arrange the numbers starting with the largest value and ending with the smallest value.

Front

Can a negative number be a rational number?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between integers and rational numbers?

Back

Integers are whole numbers (positive, negative, or zero), while rational numbers include fractions and decimals.

Front

How do you identify the greatest number in a set?

Back

Look for the number with the highest value; it will be the farthest to the right on a number line.

Front

What is an example of a rational number?

Back

1/2, -3, and 0.75 are all examples of rational numbers.

Front

What is the value of -5 + 3?

Back

-2. When you add a positive number to a negative number, you move to the left on the number line.