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Last updated on May 26th, 2025

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-14 as a Decimal

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It is a simple question on decimal conversion. Understanding how to represent integers as decimals is straightforward. An integer is a whole number without any fractional or decimal component. When converting an integer to a decimal, we simply express it with a decimal point followed by zero, indicating that there is no fractional part. For example, the number -14 can be expressed as a decimal by simply writing it as -14.0. This representation highlights that -14 is a whole number with no fractional components.

-14 as a Decimal for Singaporean Students
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What is -14 as a decimal?

-14 as a decimal

 

Answer

 

-14 as a decimal can be written as -14.0. This representation indicates that -14 is a whole number with no fractional part.

 

Explanation

 

To express -14 as a decimal, we recognize that it is an integer. An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. When converting an integer to a decimal, we place a decimal point followed by a zero to show the absence of any fractional part. Let's see the step-by-step process:

 

Step 1: Identify the integer, which in this case is -14.

 

Step 2: Place a decimal point after the integer, followed by a zero. This step converts the integer into a decimal format.

 

Step 3: The result is -14.0, indicating that -14 is a whole number with no fractional part.

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Important Glossaries for -14 as a decimal

  • Integer: A whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, without any fractional part.

 

  • Decimal: A numerical representation that includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part, even if the fractional part is zero.

 

  • Decimal Point: A dot used in a decimal number to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

 

  • Negative Number: A number less than zero, indicated by a minus sign (-) before the number.

 

  • Whole Number: A number without fractions; an integer.
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