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A decimal that has a negative sign in front of it, for example -0.5 would be a negative decimal, on a number line it would be to the left of 0.
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All whole numbers that are positive negative or zero are called?
They are called integers. Fractions and decimals are NOT integers, even if it has a positive or negative sign.
Examples for integers?
any negative or positive whole number Ex. -4, 6, -9, 7 Note: No decimals or fractions
What numbers are also called natural numbers?
Natural numbers are non-negative whole numbers (no decimals or fractions). This would be 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, etc...
Why do you use percents?
Percents are basically decimals, and we use decimals as numbers with extra, tiny proportions. Percents are just ways to make those decimals into a whole, more friendlier number. But, percents can also be made with decimals as well.
Subtracting negative and positive decimals?
By doing this it aligns all the place values so you can clearly add or subtract the correct place values and get a correct answer. You might say it is an organization technique. Of course if you use a calculator, this is not necessary.
Do decimals always have to be a positive number?
Decimals can be positive or negative.
Why are negative repeating decimals, rational?
If you convert repeating decimals into a fraction, you see that the repeating decimals are rational.
Are decimals negative or positive?
They can be either.
Can negative decimals be irrational numbers?
Yes.
Can be positive or negative no decimals or fraction?
zero
What comes before 0 in decimals?
Any negative decimal comes before zero in decimals.
Are negative decimals integers?
Only whole numbers are integers, whether negative or positive.
Is it possible to have negative decimal points?
Decimal points aren't positive or negative. Decimals can be either.
Are negative decimals rational numbers?
Yes, negative decimal numbers are rational, as long as it is terminating or repeating.
What is a whole positive or negative number?
A whole positive or negative number is an integer which has no decimals or fractions.
Are negatives and decimals the same?
No. Negative numbers form a set of numbers. Numbers written as decimals is a notation for writing numbers. Different things.Negative numbers can be written as decimals, fractions, complex numbers, etc.Numbers written as decimals can be either negative numbers, zero, or positive numbers. They can also be integer numbers or real numbers.
Is every negative number a negative integer?
No. The negative integers would be -1, -2, -3,... and so forth. Negative fractions or negative decimals that won't reduce are not negative integers.
