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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What is a whole number?

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A whole number is a non-negative integer, which includes zero and all positive integers.

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Is -10 a whole number?

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No, -10 is not a whole number because whole numbers cannot be negative.

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Which of the following is an integer: 3.5, -2, 0, 1.2?

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-2, 0, and 1 are integers; 3.5 and 1.2 are not.

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Where do negative numbers fit in the classification of numbers?

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Negative numbers are classified as integers and rational numbers, but not as whole numbers.

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What is the best classification for the number 10?

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

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What is the best classification for the number -4?

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-4 is classified as an integer and a rational number.

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Is 1.57 a rational number?

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Yes, 1.57 is a rational number because it can be expressed as a fraction (157/100).

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What is the relationship between whole numbers and integers?

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All whole numbers are integers, but not all integers are whole numbers (e.g., negative integers are not whole numbers).