The number \(-25\) belongs to several sets and subsets in mathematics. Here are the main categories:
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Real Numbers (\(\mathbb{R}\)): \(-25\) is a real number, so it belongs to the set of all real numbers.
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Rational Numbers (\(\mathbb{Q}\)): \(-25\) is a rational number because it can be expressed as the fraction \(-25/1\).
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Integers (\(\mathbb{Z}\)): \(-25\) is an integer, which means it belongs to the set of all integers, which includes positive and negative whole numbers, as well as zero.
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Negative Integers: \(-25\) is specifically a negative integer, so it belongs to the subset of negative integers.
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Whole Numbers: \(-25\) does not belong to the set of whole numbers since they include only non-negative integers (0, 1, 2, ...).
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Natural Numbers: \(-25\) does not belong to the set of natural numbers as they are the positive integers (1, 2, 3, ...).
In summary, the number \(-25\) belongs to the following sets and subsets:
- Real Numbers \((\mathbb{R})\)
- Rational Numbers \((\mathbb{Q})\)
- Integers \((\mathbb{Z})\)
- Negative Integers (subset of \(\mathbb{Z}\))