Question

which of the following describe -15? select all that apply) Integer) Whole number) Natural number ) Irrational number

Answer 1

The given number is,

`-15`

Integer

Yes. Since -15 has no decimal part. It must be an integer.

Whole Number

No. The set of the whole number does not include negative numbers. So -15 cannot be a whole number.

Natural number

No. The set of natural numbers does not include negative numbers. So, -15 cannot be a natural number.

Irrational Number

No. Since -15 can be written in the form p/q, so the number -15 is rational and hence, cannot be an irrational number.