Choose which of the following descriptions apply to the number (more than one may apply): whole, integer, rational,
irrational, real.
-After a year at Weight Watchers, Simone had lost 12 pounds.
A)-12
B)+12

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

-12 is an integer and a rational number. It is also a real number. Rational numbers include all integers, fractions, and decimals that can terminate or repeat. Since -12 can be expressed as a fraction (-12/1), it fits the criteria for rational numbers. Additionally, all integers are real numbers, but not all real numbers are integers.

Choose Which of the Following Descriptions Apply to the Number