Number system maths
Number system maths
Systems" help students understand different types of numbers. This chapter talks about natural
numbers, whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, and irrational numbers. It explains how
these numbers work and how they are related to each other.
These notes are important because they give students a strong base in math, making it easier
to learn more advanced topics later. The simple explanations in the notes make it easy for
students to understand and do well in their exams.
This PDF is important because it helps students understand the basics of number systems,
which is essential for learning more advanced math topics later. The notes are written in a
simple way, making it easy for students to understand and do well in their exams.
Rational numbers are those that can be expressed as fractions, where the numerator and
denominator are integers, and the denominator is not zero. Examples of rational numbers
include 3/5, -4, 2.75, etc. Rational numbers can be finite decimals (like 0.75) or repeating
decimals (like 1.333...).
Irrational numbers, on the other hand, are numbers that cannot be expressed as fractions and
have non-repeating, non-terminating decimal representations. Examples of irrational numbers
include √2, √3, and π. These numbers cannot be written as simple fractions and have decimal
expansions that go on indefinitely without repeating.
Together, rational and irrational numbers form the set of real numbers, denoted by the symbol
"R." Real numbers are essential for representing quantities in various mathematical contexts,
including algebra, geometry, calculus, and more. They are depicted on the number line, where
each point corresponds to a unique real number.
Natural Numbers
These are the counting numbers that begin from 1 and continue infinitely. The set {1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, ...} represents natural numbers. Denoted by N.
Whole Numbers:
Whole numbers include all natural numbers along with zero. The set {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, ...}
comprises whole numbers. Denoted by W.
Integers
Integers consist of negative numbers, positive numbers, and zero, excluding fractions. The set
{..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...} represents integers. Denoted by Z.
Terminating Decimal Expansions: When the remainder becomes zero after a certain step, the
decimal expansion is called terminating. For example, 78 can be expressed as 0.875, where the
remainder becomes zero after a few steps.
Non-Terminating Decimal Expansions: If the remainder never becomes zero, the decimal
expansion is termed non-terminating. This category further divides into two types:
a. Non-Terminating Recurring: These numbers repeat the same value after the decimal point
endlessly. For instance, 1/11 equals 0.090909..., where the digits 09 keep repeating indefinitely.
b. Non-Terminating Non-Recurring: These numbers do not repeat the same sequence of
digits after the decimal point, and the remainder never becomes zero. A classic example is the
value of π (pi), which is approximately 3.141592653589793283..., where the digits continue
indefinitely without repeating in a predictable pattern.
● Initially, we note that 4.377 lies between 4 and 5 on the number line.
● Then, we narrow it down and locate 4.37 between 4.36 and 4.38.
● Further, we divide this interval into ten equal parts to get a more precise location.
● Finally, we find that 4.377 falls between 4.376 and 4.378.
This process helps us pinpoint the exact location of a real number on the number line with
increasing accuracy, ensuring a clear and precise representation.
Rationalizing Denominator
Rationalizing the denominator is a process used when the denominator of a fraction contains an
irrational term. It involves converting the denominator to a rational expression.
The process is achieved by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by the irrational
term present in the denominator, but with the opposite sign.
Thus, the rationalized form of the denominator for the fraction 12√+3 is 1−6√+18−6√.
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2. xmxn=xm−n𝑥𝑚𝑥𝑛=𝑥𝑚−𝑛
3. (xm)n=xmn(𝑥𝑚)𝑛=𝑥𝑚𝑛
4. xmym=(xy)m𝑥𝑚𝑦𝑚=(𝑥𝑦)𝑚