Integers, Rational Numbers and Real Numbers Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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positive numbers definition
A
numbers greater than 0
2
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negative numbers
A
numbers less than 0
3
Q
what is the reference temperature
A
0°C
4
Q
what are positive integers
A
positive whole numbers
5
Q
what are negative integers
A
negative whole numbers
6
Q
how is 0 special
A
it is neither a positive or negative integer
7
Q
rational number definition
A
a number that can be expressed as the ratio of two integers a and b in the form a/b, where b is not equal to 0 (eg 2, 1/3, -5 1/8, -1.6)
8
Q
irrational numbers examples
A
√7
9
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real numbers definition
A
made up or rational numbers and irrational numbers
