The Venn diagram represents the relationship among subsets of real numbers: rational numbers, irrational numbers, integers, whole numbers, and natural numbers.

Real numbers
Rational numbers
Integers
Whole numbers
Natural numbers
Irrational numbers
Irrational numbers
Rational numbers
Integers
Whole numbers
Natural numbers
-43
J
Z
8
:: V 49
:: 1.3

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It looks like you're referencing a Venn diagram that illustrates the relationships among different sets of numbers within the realm of real numbers. While I can't see the diagram, I can help clarify how these sets relate to each other:

  1. Real Numbers: This is the largest set, encompassing all numbers that can be found on the number line, including both rational and irrational numbers.

  2. Rational Numbers (Q): This subset includes all numbers that can be expressed as a fraction \(\frac{a}{b}\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are integers and \(b\) is not zero. Rational numbers include integers, whole numbers, and natural numbers. Examples of rational numbers include -43, 8, and 1.3.

  3. Irrational Numbers: These are real numbers that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction. Their decimal expansions are non-repeating and non-terminating. Common examples include \(\pi\) and \(\sqrt{2}\).

  4. Integers (Z): This set includes all positive and negative whole numbers, as well as zero. Examples are -43, 0, 1, 2, etc. The set of integers is a subset of rational numbers.

  5. Whole Numbers: These are all non-negative integers including zero. This set includes numbers like 0, 1, 2, etc. Whole numbers are a subset of integers.

  6. Natural Numbers (N): These are the set of positive integers starting from 1 (1, 2, 3, ...). Natural numbers are a subset of whole numbers and, by extension, a subset of integers and rational numbers.

Visual Representation

In a Venn diagram representation:

  • Inside the Real Numbers circle, you'd find:
    • The Rational numbers circle, which contains:
      • The Integers circle, which contains:
        • The Whole numbers circle, which contains:
          • The Natural numbers.
    • Outside the Rational numbers circle are Irrational numbers.

Examples for Your Reference

  • Negative integers (e.g., -43) are rational and also classified as integers.
  • Whole numbers include 0 and positive integers.
  • Rational number examples include both fractions (like 1.3, which is \( \frac{13}{10} \)) and integers.

If you have specific questions about how these sets interact or need clarification on any concept, feel free to ask!