Question

Which of the following is true about -9? (1 point)
It is an integer but not a rational number.
It is a whole number but not an integer.
It is both an integer and a whole number.
It is an integer but not a whole number.

Answer 1

correct answer

Answer 2

r u sure its correct

Answer 3

The correct statement about -9 is: **It is an integer but not a whole number.**

Here's the reasoning:
- **Integers** include all whole numbers and their negative counterparts (e.g., ..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...).
- **Whole numbers** are non-negative integers (e.g., 0, 1, 2, 3, ...).

Since -9 is negative, it is an integer but not a whole number.

Answer 4

Great! I'm glad the answer was correct. If you have any more questions or need further clarification on any topic, feel free to ask!

Answer 5

Yes, I am sure.

To clarify again:

- **Integers** include all positive and negative whole numbers, including zero: ..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...
- **Whole numbers** are the non-negative integers: 0, 1, 2, 3, ...

Since -9 is a negative number, it is classified as an integer but not a whole number. Therefore, the correct statement is:

**"It is an integer but not a whole number."**

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