definition of an integer
2006-09-27 13:50:43 · 5 answers · asked by sandgallan 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
whole numbers and negative numbers are integers
2006-09-27 19:29:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The standard definition is that it is a whole number that can run from negative to positive values.
I find this to be a weak definition because it fails to tell us what a whole number is. For example, 3.125 might be called a whole number in that it is entirely a number and not alpha numeric like 3.a.1, for instance.
I think I like this definition better: An integer is a number with zero decimal points and it can assume value in the minus to plus range of values.
Notice that a fraction can consist of integers in the numerator, denominator, or both (1/3 for example). But once divided out into decimal point representation, the resulting number is no longer integer.
2006-09-27 14:20:07 · answer #2 · answered by oldprof 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
postive or negative numbers like -5 +5
2006-09-27 14:27:48 · answer #3 · answered by sean f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a whole number either negative, zero or positive
2006-09-27 13:54:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a whole number [negative or posotive or zero]
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2006-09-27 13:59:18 · answer #5 · answered by LATER_ALLIGATOR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋