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What is a set?
What is the empty set also known as?
null set
Which is a subset of the natural numbers?
Match the following number classifications with their descriptions:
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Irrational numbers have decimal representations that terminate.
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What are complex numbers?
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What is the correct order of operations?
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What is the simplified expression of 2x + 3(4 - x)?
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What is the simplified expression of -{-3 - 5 - 4x + z - 2y + 2z}?
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What is the simplified expression of -12^2 + m^3 - m - m - 2m - 6?
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What defines a polynomial?
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What are like terms?
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What is an example of a polynomial that has a degree of 3?
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What factors disqualify expressions from being polynomials?
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What is the degree of the polynomial 2x^3y^2 + 5xy^4 + 3x^2 + 7?
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How do you add polynomials?
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What is the result of adding the polynomials 3x^2 + 2xy - y^2, x^2 - 2xy + 6y^2, and 9x^2 + 11xy - 5y^2?
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What is the outcome of subtracting the first polynomial from the second: 6x + 3xy - 7y and 3x - 2xy + 6y?
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What should you do to multiply polynomials?
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What is the FOIL method used for?
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Study Notes
Sets
- A set is a collection of distinct objects called members or elements.
- Example: The starting lineup of a baseball team is a subset of the entire team.
- If all members of set B are also in set A, then B is a subset of A, denoted as B ⊂ A.
- The empty set, lacking elements, is denoted by a specific symbol.
The Real Number System
- Real numbers include two primary subsets: Rational and Irrational numbers.
Rational Numbers
- Comprised of:
- Integers: {..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...}
- Whole Numbers: {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, ...}
- Positive Integers/Natural Numbers: {1, 2, 3, 4, ...}
- Fractions: Represented as ratios of integers (e.g., 2/3, 5/4).
- Decimal representation either terminates or repeats.
Irrational Numbers
- Numbers with non-terminating, non-repeating decimal representations.
- Examples include √2, π, and e.
Symbols and Descriptions
- N: Natural Numbers (Counting Numbers). Example: {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ...}
- W: Whole Numbers (Natural Numbers plus Zero). Example: {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ...}
- Z: Integers (Whole Numbers and Negative Whole Numbers). Example: {..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...}
- Q: Rational Numbers (Ratios of integers where the denominator is not zero). Example: {..., -19/1, -17, 0, 1.37, 3.666...}
- I: Irrational Numbers. Examples: √2, π, 1.2179...
- R: Real Numbers (Combination of Rational and Irrational Numbers). Example: {2, π, -17.25, 7/3}
Complex Numbers
- Composed of a real number and an imaginary number.
- Can be expressed in:
- Rectangular Form: x + yi or x + ji.
- Polar Form: r∠θ.
- Trigonometric Form: r cos θ + j sin θ.
- Exponential Form: re^(jθ).
Order of Operations
- Follow the sequence: Parentheses → Exponents → Multiplication/Division → Addition/Subtraction.
- Work from the innermost parentheses outward, handling exponents from left to right, and applying multiplication/division then addition/subtraction from left to right.
Polynomial Terminology
- A polynomial consists of one or more monomials combined by addition or subtraction.
- Monomials are products of a constant and a variable raised to a nonnegative integer power (e.g., ( ax^k )).
- The constant ( a ) is the coefficient, and ( k ) is the degree of the monomial.
- Like terms are terms with the same variables raised to the same powers, such as ( 3x ) and ( 6x ).
Characteristics of Polynomials
- Polynomials contain only variables raised to non-negative integer powers and involve addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
- Example polynomial expressions include ( 3x^2 + 2x + 1 ) and ( 3x^4 - 2x^3 + 5x^2 - x + 7 ).
Non-Polynomial Expressions
- Expressions that do not qualify as polynomials include:
- Division by a variable (e.g., ( \frac{3}{x} ))
- Negative or fractional exponents (e.g., ( x^{-1} + 4 ))
- Trigonometric functions (e.g., ( \sin x + x ))
- Exponential functions (e.g., ( 2^x + x ))
- Logarithmic functions (e.g., ( \log x + x ))
Degree of a Polynomial
- The degree is the highest power of the variable within the polynomial.
- For polynomials with multiple variables, the degree is the highest sum of the exponents in any term (e.g., ( 2x^3y^2 + 5xy^4 ) has a degree of 5).
Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
- Combine like terms using addition and subtraction principles.
- Example:
- ( 5x^2 - 2x + 3 + (3x^3 - 4x^2 + 7) ) simplifies to ( 3x^3 + x^2 - 2x + 10 ).
Sample Problems
- Add polynomials:
- Example: ( 3x^2 + 2xy - y^2 ), ( x^2 - 2xy + 6y^2 ), and ( 9x^2 + 11xy - 5y^2 ) result in ( 13x^2 + 11xy ).
- Subtracting polynomials follows the same principles, such as in the problem with ( 6x + 3xy - 7y ) and ( 3x - 2xy + 6y ) resulting in ( -3x - 5xy + 13y ).
Multiplication of Polynomials
- Multiply each term in the first polynomial by each term in the second to obtain partial products.
- Arrange like terms and simplify for the final expression.
- For binomials, the FOIL (First, Outside, Inside, Last) method is applicable, ensuring an organized approach to multiplication.
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of the Real Number System as outlined in Math030, focusing on sets and their properties. It introduces students to basic definitions and examples, essential for understanding algebraic principles. Prepare to test your knowledge on the foundational elements of sets and their applications in mathematics.
