Math Problem Statement

Categorize the following numbers into Natural (N), Integer (Z), Rational (Q), Irrational (I), and Real (R) number sets.

Solution

In this image, the table corresponds to categorizing numbers into different sets of numbers based on their properties. These sets include:

  • N (Natural numbers),
  • Z (Integers),
  • Q (Rational numbers),
  • I (Irrational numbers),
  • R (Real numbers).

Here is how each number should be classified in the table:

  1. 9.5

    • Not in N (Natural numbers) because it's not a whole number.
    • Not in Z (Integers) because it's not an integer.
    • In Q (Rational numbers) because it can be written as a fraction (19/2).
    • Not in I (Irrational numbers).
    • In R (Real numbers) because it's a real number.
  2. -6

    • Not in N (Natural numbers) because natural numbers are non-negative.
    • In Z (Integers) because it's an integer.
    • In Q (Rational numbers) because it can be written as -6/1.
    • Not in I (Irrational numbers).
    • In R (Real numbers).
  3. 45

    • In N (Natural numbers) because it is a positive whole number.
    • In Z (Integers).
    • In Q (Rational numbers).
    • Not in I (Irrational numbers).
    • In R (Real numbers).
  4. 0.33333... (repeating)

    • Not in N (Natural numbers).
    • Not in Z (Integers).
    • In Q (Rational numbers) because it's a repeating decimal, which is a fraction (1/3).
    • Not in I (Irrational numbers).
    • In R (Real numbers).
  5. √-16

    • Not in N, Z, Q, or R because this is a complex number (imaginary part).
    • Not in I (Irrational numbers).
    • This number doesn’t belong in any of the real sets shown because it’s a complex number.
  6. 0.1223334444...

    • Not in N, Z, because it's not a whole number.
    • It seems to be a non-repeating, non-terminating decimal, which makes it irrational.
    • In I (Irrational numbers).
    • In R (Real numbers).
  7. √25

    • Equals 5, which is a natural number.
    • In N, Z, Q, and R (since 5 is a natural, integer, rational, and real number).
    • Not in I.
  8. -3/2

    • Not in N (Natural numbers).
    • Not in Z (Integers) because it's a fraction.
    • In Q (Rational numbers).
    • Not in I (Irrational numbers).
    • In R (Real numbers).

Would you like further clarification on any of these classifications or more details?

Here are five follow-up questions for you:

  1. What are the differences between rational and irrational numbers?
  2. Can complex numbers be part of the real number system?
  3. Why is the square root of a negative number not part of the real numbers?
  4. How do we determine whether a decimal is rational or irrational?
  5. What properties distinguish natural numbers from integers?

Tip: Always remember that every natural number is an integer, and every integer is a rational number, but the reverse is not always true.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Number Sets
Real Numbers
Rational and Irrational Numbers
Complex Numbers

Formulas

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Theorems

Real Numbers Theorem
Rational Numbers Theorem
Irrational Numbers Definition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-12