What is a Whole Number?
A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals; it is a non- negative integer. Whole numbers include:
- 0
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- and so on...
Key Points:
- Whole numbers start from 0 and go up infinitely.
- They do not include negative numbers.
- They do not include fractions or decimals.
- Whole numbers are used for counting and ordering.
Examples of Whole Numbers:
- 0, 5, 12, 100, 1000
Non-examples:
- -1 (negative number)
- 3.5 (decimal)
- 7/2 (fraction)
If you want, I can also explain related concepts like integers, natural numbers, or how whole numbers are used in math!
