Which of the following is true about -9?(1 point)
Responses
It is an integer but not a rational number.
It is an integer but not a rational number.
It is a whole number but not an integer.
It is a whole number but not an integer.
It is an integer but not a whole number.
It is an integer but not a whole number.
It is both an integer and a whole number.
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8 months ago
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8 months ago
The correct response is: It is both an integer and a whole number.
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8 months ago
To determine which statement is true about -9, we need to clarify the definitions of the terms mentioned: integer and whole number.
1. Integer: An integer is a number that can be written without a fractional or decimal component. It includes positive numbers, negative numbers, and zero. -9 falls under the category of integers since it can be expressed without a fractional or decimal part.
2. Whole number: A whole number is a non-negative number that does not have any fractional or decimal part. It includes zero and positive numbers without any fraction or decimal component. However, it does not include negative numbers. Since -9 is a negative number, it does not fall under the category of whole numbers.
With this information, we can conclude that the correct statement is: "It is an integer but not a whole number."