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 where both the numerator and the denominator are integers, and the denominator is not zero.

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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: {..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...}.

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Is 0 a whole number?

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Yes, 0 is considered a whole number.

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Classify the number -23. Is it a rational number?

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Yes, -23 is a rational number because it can be expressed as -23/1.

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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, 3, ...), while integers include all whole numbers and their negative counterparts.

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Are all integers rational numbers?

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Yes, all integers are rational numbers because they can be expressed 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.

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Can a rational number be a negative number?

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Yes, rational numbers can be negative, such as -1/4.

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What is the classification of the number 1.5?

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1.5 is a rational number because it can be expressed as 3/2.

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Is the number -5 a whole number?

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No, -5 is not a whole number; it is an integer.