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Reaalarvudena, also known as real numbers, are a fundamental concept in mathematics, particularly in the field of real analysis. They are the set of all rational and irrational numbers, including zero and negative numbers. Real numbers can be represented on the number line, which is a straight line extending infinitely in both directions. This line is divided into positive and negative halves, with zero at the center.

Real numbers have several key properties. They are closed under addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (except by zero), meaning that any operation performed on two real numbers will always result in another real number. They are also ordered, meaning that any two real numbers can be compared to determine which is greater or smaller.

Real numbers can be classified into different types. Rational numbers are those that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction p/q of two integers, with the denominator q not equal to zero. Irrational numbers, on the other hand, cannot be expressed as a simple fraction and have non-repeating, non-terminating decimal expansions. Examples of irrational numbers include the square root of 2 and pi.

The set of real numbers is denoted by the symbol R. It is an uncountably infinite set, meaning that there are more real numbers than there are integers. This is a consequence of the fact that the real numbers include all possible points on the number line, while the integers are just a discrete subset of these points.

In summary, real numbers are a comprehensive set that includes all rational and irrational numbers, with properties that make them essential in various areas of mathematics and science.