Set of 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 a fraction a/b, where a and b are integers and b is not zero.

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What are integers?

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Integers are whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero, but do not include fractions or decimals.

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What is the relationship between whole numbers and integers?

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Whole numbers are a subset of integers that include all non-negative integers (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).

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Classify the number: 0.75

Back

Rational number, but not an integer or whole number.

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Classify the number: -5

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Rational number and integer, but not a whole number.

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What is the set of whole numbers?

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The set of whole numbers includes 0 and all positive integers (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).

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Is -1.5 a rational number?

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

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What is the difference between rational and irrational numbers?

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Rational numbers can be expressed as fractions, while irrational numbers cannot be expressed as fractions and have non-repeating, non-terminating decimal expansions.

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Classify the number: 3/4

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Rational number, not an integer or whole number.

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What is an example of an integer?

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-3 is an example of an integer.