Yes, zero is an integer.
Integers are whole numbers, which include positive whole numbers, negative whole numbers, and zero. Zero is considered a neutral integer because it is neither positive nor negative, but it is a whole number and therefore included in the set of integers.
Here's a simplified breakdown:
- Positive Integers: 1, 2, 3, ...
- Negative Integers: -1, -2, -3, ...
- Zero: 0
The set of integers is often represented by the symbol ℤ.
Therefore, since zero fits the definition of a whole number and is included in the set of integers, the answer is definitively yes.
