7.4 - Rational and Irrational Numbers

Rational Number

Any number that can be written as a fraction, includes repeating decimals or terminating decimals.

Real Numbers

Any number that is _________, it can be punched into a calculator without an "error" message

Integers

Negative or positive whole numbers, includes 0, 3, and -482

Irrational Numbers

Numbers that aren't predictable, they go on forever.

Whole Numbers

Numbers without fractions, an integer, aka counting numbers

Natural Numbers

Positive integers, sometimes 0 as well