Exam-style question
Try this first
Which statement best describes an integer?.
- A.A number that can only be positive
- B.A whole-number value that may be negative, zero, or positive
- C.A number that must contain a decimal part
- D.A number greater than zero only
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- A whole-number value that may be negative, zero, or positive
Explanation
Why this works
The set of integers includes negative whole numbers, zero, and positive whole numbers.
Common mistake
No common mistake is linked to this question yet.