Classify Rational Numbers

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What are rational numbers?

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

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Is -8 a rational number?

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Yes, -8 is a rational number because it can be expressed as -8/1.

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What number set does 0 belong to?

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0 belongs to the set of whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers.

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Is -3.5 an integer?

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No, -3.5 is not an integer; it is a rational number.

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What is the set of integers?

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The set of integers includes all whole numbers and their negative counterparts, such as -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3.

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Can a whole number be a rational number?

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Yes, all whole numbers are also rational numbers because they can be expressed as a fraction with a denominator of 1.

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Where would you classify the number -6?

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-6 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 include all non-negative numbers (0, 1, 2, ...), while integers include both negative and positive whole numbers, as well as zero.

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Is every integer also a rational number?

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Yes, every integer is a rational number because it can be written as a fraction with a denominator of 1.

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What is an example of a rational number?

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An example of a rational number is 1/2, which can also be expressed as 0.5.