To determine whether a number is a rational number, irrational number, whole number, or integer, it helps to clarify the definitions:
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Rational Number: A number that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers (a/b where b ≠ 0). This includes integers and finite or repeating decimals.
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Irrational Number: A number that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction; its decimal representation goes on forever without repeating (e.g., π, √2).
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Whole Number: A non-negative integer (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).
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Integer: A whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero (..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...).
If you provide a specific number, I can help classify it.