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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Is -14 a whole number?

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No, -14 is not a whole number because whole numbers are non-negative integers (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).

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Is 0 a whole number?

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Yes, 0 is a whole number.

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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 or 4/5.

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Is -9 an integer?

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Yes, -9 is an integer.

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Is 6 a rational number?

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Yes, 6 is a rational number because it can be expressed as 6/1.

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What are integers?

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Integers are whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero, such as -3, 0, and 5.

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What is the difference between whole numbers and integers?

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Whole numbers are non-negative integers (0, 1, 2, ...), while integers include negative numbers as well.

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Can a rational number be a negative number?

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Yes, rational numbers can be negative, such as -1/2 or -3.

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Is every integer a rational number?

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Yes, every integer is a rational number because it can be expressed as itself divided by 1.