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Which of the following is an example of an irrational number?
Which of the following is a rational number?
Which of the following operations is not commutative for real numbers?
What is the decimal expansion of the rational number 1/3?
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Which of the following is the result of rationalizing the denominator of the fraction 1/(√5 - 2)?
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What is the simplified form of the expression (√2 + √3)²?
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Which of the following is the decimal representation of the rational number 2/5?
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Which of the following is an example of the distributive property?
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What is a common property of natural numbers and whole numbers?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of rational numbers?
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What is a key difference between integers and whole numbers?
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Which of the following is an example of an irrational number?
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What is the purpose of rationalization?
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What is the result of simplifying the fraction 12/16?
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Which of the following numbers is a rational number?
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What is the key property of natural numbers?
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Study Notes
Number System
Real Numbers
- A set of numbers that include all rational and irrational numbers
- Can be represented on a number line
- Examples: 0, 1, 2, 3, ..., π, e, √2, ...
Irrational Numbers
- Cannot be expressed as a finite decimal or fraction (p/q)
- Have an infinite number of digits that never repeat
- Examples: π, e, √2, ...
- Irrational numbers cannot be expressed exactly, only approximated
Rational Numbers
- Can be expressed as a finite decimal or fraction (p/q)
- Have a finite number of digits that may repeat
- Examples: 1/2, 3/4, 22/7, ...
- Rational numbers can be expressed exactly
Operations On Real Numbers
- Addition and subtraction are commutative and associative
- Multiplication and division are commutative, but not associative
- The distributive property holds for real numbers: a(b + c) = ab + ac
- The order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS) applies to real numbers
Decimal Expansion
- A way to represent real numbers in a base-10 system
- Finite decimals represent rational numbers
- Infinite non-repeating decimals represent irrational numbers
- Examples:
- 1/2 = 0.5 (finite decimal)
- π = 3.14159... (infinite non-repeating decimal)
Rationalization
- The process of eliminating radicals (irrational numbers) from the denominator of a fraction
- Can be achieved by multiplying the numerator and denominator by a suitable radical
- Examples:
- 1/√2 = (√2)/(√2 × √2) = √2/2
- 1/(2 + √3) = (2 - √3)/(4 - 3) = 2 - √3
p/q Formation
- A way to express rational numbers in the form p/q, where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0
- Can be achieved by finding the common denominator of two fractions and adding/subtracting them
- Examples:
- 1/2 + 1/3 = (3 + 2)/6 = 5/6
- 2/3 - 1/4 = (8 - 3)/12 = 5/12
Real Numbers
- Integrates both rational and irrational numbers.
- Represented on a number line, illustrating their locations.
- Examples include integers (0, 1, 2), and notable irrationals such as π, e, and √2.
Irrational Numbers
- Cannot be expressed as finite decimals or fractions (p/q).
- Possess infinite, non-repeating digits.
- Examples encompass π, e, and √2, which cannot be conveyed precisely, only approximated.
Rational Numbers
- Can be represented as finite decimals or fractions (p/q).
- Possess a finite number of digits, which may repeat.
- Examples include 1/2, 3/4, and 22/7, which allow exact expression.
Operations On Real Numbers
- Addition and subtraction showcase commutativity and associativity properties.
- Multiplication and division are commutative but not associative.
- Distributive property applies: a(b + c) = ab + ac.
- The order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS) must be followed.
Decimal Expansion
- Represents real numbers through a base-10 system.
- Finite decimals correspond to rational numbers.
- Infinite non-repeating decimals represent irrational numbers.
- Examples include 1/2 expressed as 0.5 (finite) and π approximated as 3.14159... (infinite).
Rationalization
- Involves the elimination of radicals from the denominator of a fraction.
- Achieved by multiplying both numerator and denominator by an appropriate radical.
- Illustrative examples include:
- 1/√2 rationalized to √2/2.
- 1/(2 + √3) simplified to 2 - √3.
p/q Formation
- Expresses rational numbers in the form p/q with integers p and q (q ≠ 0).
- Involves finding common denominators for the addition or subtraction of fractions.
- Examples include:
- 1/2 + 1/3 = 5/6 through common denominator 6.
- 2/3 - 1/4 = 5/12 with a common denominator of 12.
Natural Numbers
- Defined as counting numbers starting from 1 and extending to infinity.
- Examples include 1, 2, 3, etc.
- Properties include being always positive and never zero or negative.
- Operations possible: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Whole Numbers
- Consist of all natural numbers plus zero.
- Examples are 0, 1, 2, 3, etc.
- Properties allow for operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Whole numbers can be positive and include zero.
Rational Numbers
- Defined as numbers that can be expressed as the ratio of two integers (p/q).
- Examples include 3/4, 22/7, and 1/2.
- Can manifest as finite or repeating decimals.
- Rational numbers can be positive, negative, or zero and allow for standard arithmetic operations.
Integers
- Comprise whole numbers, including both positive and negative numbers.
- Examples consist of ..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, etc.
- Properties permit addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of integers.
Irrational Numbers
- Defined as numbers that cannot be expressed as the ratio of two integers (p/q).
- Examples include π, e, and √2.
- They cannot be written as finite decimals, and may be positive or negative.
- Can be manipulated with operations, but results may remain irrational.
Rationalization
- A mathematical process aimed at eliminating radicals (like square roots) from the denominator of a fraction.
- An example includes the rationalization of the denominator in the expression 1/√2.
p/q Formation
- The standard form of expressing a rational number is p/q, where both p and q are integers and q is not zero.
- Examples of this formation are 3/4 and 22/7.
Simplification
- The technique of reducing a fraction to its simplest form by dividing both the numerator and denominator using their greatest common divisor (GCD).
- For instance, the fraction 6/8 can be simplified to 3/4.
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This quiz covers the basics of the number system, including real numbers, irrational numbers, and rational numbers. Learn about their definitions, representations, and examples.
