$1/2$

Example · High school

Terms

Term	This example	Why
rational number	✓	$1/2$ is a rational number because it can be written as a ratio of $1$ and $2$.
algebraic number	✓	$1/2$ is algebraic because it is a root of $2x - 1$.
real number	✓
fraction	✓
integer	✗
irrational number	✗
transcendental number	✗

Distinctions using this example

• Rational vs. irrational vs. algebraic vs. transcendental numbers

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