Topic 5 - Number systems Flashcards
What notation is used for natural numbers?
N
Give some examples of natural numbers
1,2,3,4,5
What is the definition of natural numbers?
Positive integers
Is 8 a natural number?
Yes
Is -8 a natural number?
No
Is 0.5 a natural number
No
What notation is used for integer numbers?
Z
Give some examples of integer numbers
-2,-1,0,1,2
What is the definition of integer numbers?
Integer numbers are numbers that a whole but can be either positive or negative
Is 8 an integer number?
Yes
Is -8 an integer number?
Yes
Is 8.78 an integer number?
No
What is the notation for rational numbers?
Q
Give some examples of rational numbers
7/2,8/1,100/3
What is the definition of rational numbers?
Numbers that can be written as simple fractions or ratios of integers.