Classifying Rational Numbers

Determine what set(s) the number belongs to:

-6.75

• Natural Number

• Whole Number

• Integer

• Rational Number

Answer explanation

Remember: All numbers are rational numbers.

Integers:

Zero

Positive WHOLE numbers

Negative WHOLE numbers

Whole numbers: All counting numbers STARTING at 0

Natural numbers: All counting numbers STARTING at 1

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Determine what set(s) the number belongs to:

10.0

• Natural Number

• Whole Number

• Integer

• Rational Number

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Determine what set(s) the number belongs to:

-15

• Natural Number

• Whole Number

• Integer

• Rational Number

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6.2.A

• Natural Number

• Whole Number

• Integer

• Rational Number

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6.2.A

• Natural Number

• Whole Number

• Integer

• Rational Number

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Jason states that -5.0 is not an integer because it has a decimal. Is he correct?

• Yes, he's correct.

• No, he's wrong.

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• Yes, he's correct.

• No, he's wrong.

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Use the hints to match the numbers to the student who correctly described the number.

• Isabelle's number is a rational but not an integer.

• Rico's number is an integer but not a whole number.

• 27

• Missy's number could be called both an integer and a whole number.

• -5

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6.2.A

Use the diagram to answer the question.

Which number could only be placed in set D?

• -10.0

• 0

• 2.0

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Use the diagram to answer the question.

Which number could only be placed in set B but not set A?

• 5

• 0

• -4

• -12.5

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