Definitions Of Topic 2

Question 1

Counting Numbers (Definition)

Answer 1

Numbers you say when you count but DOES NOT include 0. Counting numbers continue to infinity
Ex. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 etc…

Question 2

Whole Numbers (Definition)

Answer 2

Zero and all counting numbers. Whole numbers continue for infinity. Whole numbers are NOT negative numbers.
Ex. 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 etc…

Question 3

Integers (Definition)

Answer 3

Whole numbers and their opposites (negative of the number). Zero is not negative or positive.
Ex. 1 = -1 10= -10

Question 4

Rational Numbers (Definition)

Answer 4

A number that can be written as a fraction. The denominator CAN NOT be 0. Integers and decimals are rational numbers. Ex. 0.5 = 1/2