The range of the first whole numbers depends on how many whole numbers you are considering.
Understanding Whole Numbers
- Whole numbers typically start from 0 and go upwards: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, ...
- They are all non-negative integers.
Range of the First Whole Numbers
- If you consider the first n whole numbers , they are: 0, 1, 2, ..., (n-1).
- The range is the difference between the largest and smallest numbers in the set.
Formula for Range
Range=Largest number−Smallest number\text{Range}=\text{Largest number}-\text{Smallest number}Range=Largest number−Smallest number
Example
- For the first 5 whole numbers: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4
- Largest number = 4
- Smallest number = 0
- Range = 4 - 0 = 4
In summary:
Number of Whole Numbers (n)| Set of Whole Numbers| Range
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1| {0}| 0 - 0 = 0
2| {0, 1}| 1 - 0 = 1
5| {0, 1, 2, 3, 4}| 4 - 0 = 4
n| {0, 1, 2, ..., n-1}| (n-1) - 0 = n-1
If you want the range of the "first whole numbers" without specifying how many, it is undefined because whole numbers go on infinitely. Let me know if you want the range for a specific number of whole numbers!
