-3 as a Decimal

Answer

-3 in decimals is simply -3.0. Since -3 is already an integer, representing it as a decimal involves adding a decimal point and a zero, which signifies that there are no fractional parts.

Explanation

To express -3 as a decimal, we recognize that it is a whole number. Therefore, we can write it as -3.0 to indicate that there is no fractional component. This format helps maintain consistency when working with other decimal numbers.

• Integer: A whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.
   
• Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
   
• Negative Number: A number less than zero, indicated by the minus sign (-).
   
• Whole Number: An integer without fractions; can be positive, negative, or zero.
   
• Decimal Point: A dot (.) used to separate the whole number from the fractional part in a decimal number.