Classifying 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, where both the numerator and denominator are integers, and 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 cannot be a fraction or decimal.

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What are whole numbers?

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

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Is -3.5 an integer?

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

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What are examples of integers?

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Examples of integers include -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3.

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What is the classification of the number 0?

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0 is classified as a whole number, an integer, and a rational number.

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What is the best classification for the number 0.5?

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0.5 is classified as a rational number.

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Are all whole numbers also integers?

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Yes, all whole numbers are integers.

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What is a negative integer?

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A negative integer is an integer that is less than zero, such as -1, -2, -3.

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What is the classification of the number -2?

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-2 is classified as an integer and a rational number.