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Relationships Between Sets of Numbers

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The student will need to identify the relationship between different types of numbers using a visual representation such as a Venn diagram and explain the relationship between the different number systems: real numbers, rational numbers, irrational numbers, integers, whole numbers, and natural numbers.

Example

Draw a Venn diagram which correctly represents the relationship between Set W, Set R and Set I, then place the numbers 5, -3, 0.3 ̅ ½, 0, π, √5 and -3/4.
W = {} Whole numbersZ = {} Integers numbersQ = {} Rational numbersI = {} Irrational numbersR = {} Real numbers 

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Possible Solution

 

Digital Tools

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Classifying Numbers 

Rational & Irrational Numbers 

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Resources

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TEKS

Supporting Standard

8.2 Number and operations. The student applies mathematical process standards to represent and use real numbersreal numbers in a variety of forms. The student is expected to:

(A) extend previous knowledge of sets and subsets using a visual representation to describe relationships between sets of real numbers

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