Classify the number below.  Select all that apply.*1 pointReal NumberIrrationalRationalIntegerWholeNatural

To classify the number, we need to understand the definitions of each category:

1. Real Number: Any number that can be found on the number line. This includes both rational and irrational numbers.
2. Irrational: A number that cannot be expressed as a fraction of two integers. Its decimal form is non-repeating and non-terminating.
3. Rational: A number that can be expressed as a fraction of two integers. Its decimal form either terminates or repeats.
4. Integer: A whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but not a fraction.
5. Whole: A non-negative integer (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).
6. Natural: A positive integer (1, 2, 3, ...).

Since the specific number to classify is not provided in the question, let's consider a few examples:

Example 1: The number 5

• Real Number: Yes, 5 is a real number.
• Irrational: No, 5 is not irrational because it can be expressed as 5/1.
• Rational: Yes, 5 is rational because it can be expressed as a fraction (5/1).
• Integer: Yes, 5 is an integer.
• Whole: Yes, 5 is a whole number.
• Natural: Yes, 5 is a natural number.

Example 2: The number -3

• Real Number: Yes, -3 is a real number.
• Irrational: No, -3 is not irrational because it can be expressed as -3/1.
• Rational: Yes, -3 is rational because it can be expressed as a fraction (-3/1).
• Integer: Yes, -3 is an integer.
• Whole: No, -3 is not a whole number because whole numbers are non-negative.
• Natural: No, -3 is not a natural number because natural numbers are positive.

Example 3: The number √2

• Real Number: Yes, √2 is a real number.
• Irrational: Yes, √2 is irrational because it cannot be expressed as a fraction of two integers.
• Rational: No, √2 is not rational.
• Integer: No, √2 is not an integer.
• Whole: No, √2 is not a whole number.
• Natural: No, √2 is not a natural number.

To classify a specific number, you would follow these steps and apply the definitions accordingly.