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What's an Integer?

Definition: Integer

Summary

  1. A whole number does not contain a fraction or decimal
  2. The three dots on each end of the set mean that the set goes from negative infinity to positive infinity
  3. The curly braces are used to signify a set
  4. A number line can contain a bunch of numbers
  5. The arrows on the number line represent negative and positive infinity
  6. Integers are located on the hash marks of the number line

Notes

    1. Just like chess sets have individual pieces, math sets have individual elements
    2. A whole number does not contain a fraction or decimal
    1. The curly braces are used to signify a set
    2. Don't get confused, '0' is definitely an integer!
    1. A number line can contain a bunch of numbers
    2. Integers are located on the hash marks of the number line
    1. Remember integers are whole numbers and cannot contain a decimal or fraction
    2. Don't get confused, '0' is definitely an integer!
    3. Just like chess sets have individual pieces, math sets have individual elements
    1. Remember integers are whole numbers and cannot contain a decimal or fraction
    2. '-3.5' contains a decimal so it is not an integer
    3. '1/2' contains a fraction so it is not an integer
    1. A whole number does not contain a fraction or decimal