1. When adding √9 and -7, which type of number is the sum?

A.irrational
B.whole number***
C.radical
D.integer

I think it is a whole number, but I'm not sure because someone tells me it is radical but the question is √9+(-7) which equals -4 so there for i am pretty sure that the answer is B. Am i right? Thank you.

so an integer

its fine it is clearly an integer Thank you :)

whole numbers are positive

Try again.

whoops, oobleck is right

https://mathopenref.com/integer.html

so it is radical im confused one person says right one person says no

Click on that link. I was careless in my response, sorry.

Yes, integer.

You are welcome.

To find the sum of √9 and -7, let's break down each option:

A. Irrational - An irrational number cannot be expressed as a fraction and has an infinite number of non-repeating decimals. The sum of √9 and -7 is -4, which is a rational number since it can be expressed as a fraction (-4/1).

B. Whole Number - A whole number is a non-negative integer (0, 1, 2, 3, ...). The sum of √9 and -7 is -4, which is not a whole number.

C. Radical - A radical refers to the symbol (√) used to indicate a square root, cube root, etc., or the expression itself that includes a root. In this case, the question involves finding the sum of √9 (which is 3) and -7, not the radical itself.

D. Integer - An integer is a positive or negative whole number (..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...). The sum of √9 and -7 is -4, which is an integer.

Based on the options provided, the correct answer is D. Integer, as the sum of √9 and -7 equals -4, which is an integer.

I think you are correct in saying 3 - 7 = -4 which is a whole number