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N={1,2,3,4,5,…}
The dots indicate that the numbers continue to increase by one unit at a time indefinitely. This means that this set contains infinitely many numbers. Here are some things to consider when thinking about natural and whole numbers.
Natural Numbers | Whole Numbers |
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N={1,2,3,4,5,…} | W={0,1,2,3…} |
The smallest natural number is 1. | The smallest whole number is 0. |
All natural numbers are whole numbers | Not all whole numbers are natural numbers. |
Example: Marky's favorite toys are three car figurines, two puzzles, and a guitar. | Example: The school principal has one notebook and ten pencils, yet he has zero erasers. |