Numbers of Algebra 7
e.^35
f.^2
3
Solution
Step 1. Recall the various sets of numbers that make up the real numbers:
natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, irra-
tional numbers, and real numbers.
a. 0
Step 2. Categorize 0 according to its membership in the various sets.
0 is a whole number, an integer, a rational number, and a real number.
b. 0.
Step 2. Categorize 0.75 according to its membership in the various sets.
0.75 is a rational number and a real number.
c. –
Step 2. Categorize –25 according to its membership in the various sets.
–25 is an integer, a rational number, and a real number.
d. 36
Step 2. Categorize 36 according to its membership in the various sets.
36 = 6 is a natural number, a whole number, an integer, a rational
number, and a real number.
e.^35
Step 2. Categorize^35 according to its membership in the various sets.
(^35) is an irrational number and a real number.
f.^2
3
Step 2. Categorize^2
3
according to its membership in the various sets.
2
3
is a rational number and a real number.