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

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Is -1.2 an integer?

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No, -1.2 is not an integer because integers are whole numbers without fractions or decimals.

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Is -2 a whole number?

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No, -2 is not a whole number. Whole numbers are non-negative integers (0, 1, 2, ...).

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Is 3.4 a rational number?

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Yes, 3.4 is a rational number because it can be expressed as the fraction 34/10.

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What does it mean for a number to be classified as rational?

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A number is classified as rational if it can be written as a fraction of two integers.

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Is 0.8 a rational number?

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Yes, 0.8 is a rational number because it can be expressed as 8/10.

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What is the classification of 17/10?

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17/10 is classified as a rational number.

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Can a rational number be a whole number?

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Yes, whole numbers are a subset of rational numbers.

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What is the definition of a whole number?

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

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Can a rational number be negative?

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Yes, rational numbers can be negative, such as -1/2.