The word "integer" means a positive or negative whole number.
Classify each number below as an integer or not.
37.4 yes or no?
That's a decimal! So it's not a positive or negative whole number.
So no, it's not an integer
32/8 yes or no?
That's 4, which is a positive whole number.
So yes, 32/8 is an integer.
-982.19 yes or no?
That's a decimal! So it's not a positive or negative whole number.
So no, it's not an integer.
-1/2 yes or no?
That's a fraction! So it's not a positive or negative whole number.
So no, it's not an integer.
-18 yes or no?
That's a negative whole number. So yes, it's an integer.
Edwin
