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What is the correct definition of rational numbers?
Which operation is represented by the expression $8 ÷ 2 + 5$ following the order of operations?
What is the formula for the area of a circle?
Which of the following properties does not apply to subtraction?
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In a right triangle, if the lengths of the opposite and adjacent sides are both 3 units, what is the value of the tangent of the angle?
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What is the median of the following dataset: {2, 3, 5, 7, 8}?
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Which equation represents a quadratic equation?
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If the probability of drawing a red card from a standard deck is 1/2, what is the probability of not drawing a red card?
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What is the total sum of the interior angles in a triangle?
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Which of the following shapes has its opposite sides equal in length and parallel?
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Which transformation preserves the size and shape of a geometric figure?
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What is the Pythagorean Theorem used to calculate in a right triangle?
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In non-Euclidean geometry, what type of geometry examines curved spaces?
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What is the circumference of a circle formula expressed as?
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Which of the following correctly describes similar shapes?
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Which theorem states that the sum of the angles in a triangle equals 180 degrees?
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Study Notes
Overview of Mathematics
- Definition: The study of numbers, quantities, shapes, and patterns.
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Branches:
- Arithmetic: Basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
- Algebra: Use of symbols and letters to represent numbers in equations.
- Geometry: Study of shapes, sizes, and properties of space.
- Trigonometry: Relationships between angles and side lengths in triangles.
- Calculus: Study of change and motion through derivatives and integrals.
- Statistics: Analysis and interpretation of numerical data.
- Probability: Study of uncertainty and the likelihood of events.
Key Concepts
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Numbers:
- Natural Numbers: Counting numbers (1, 2, 3,...).
- Integers: Whole numbers including negatives (...-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3...).
- Rational Numbers: Fractions of integers.
- Irrational Numbers: Numbers that cannot be expressed as fractions (e.g., π, √2).
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Operations:
- Addition (+): Combining quantities.
- Subtraction (-): Finding the difference.
- Multiplication (×): Repeated addition.
- Division (÷): Splitting a quantity into equal parts.
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Equations: A mathematical statement with an equal sign indicating that two expressions are equal.
- Linear Equations: Form ax + b = c.
- Quadratic Equations: Form ax² + bx + c = 0.
Mathematical Principles
- Order of Operations: PEMDAS/BODMAS (Parentheses/Brackets, Exponents/Orders, Multiplication and Division (left to right), Addition and Subtraction (left to right)).
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Properties:
- Commutative: a + b = b + a; a × b = b × a.
- Associative: (a + b) + c = a + (b + c); (ab)c = a(bc).
- Distributive: a(b + c) = ab + ac.
Geometry Basics
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Types of Angles:
- Acute: Less than 90°.
- Right: Exactly 90°.
- Obtuse: Greater than 90° but less than 180°.
- Straight: Exactly 180°.
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Shapes and Areas:
- Triangle: Area = (base × height) / 2.
- Rectangle: Area = length × width.
- Circle: Area = πr².
Trigonometry Basics
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Functions:
- Sine (sin): Opposite/Hypotenuse.
- Cosine (cos): Adjacent/Hypotenuse.
- Tangent (tan): Opposite/Adjacent.
Statistics Essentials
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Measures of Central Tendency:
- Mean: Average of a set of numbers.
- Median: Middle value when numbers are sorted.
- Mode: Most frequently occurring number.
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Probability Rules:
- Probability of an event (P): Number of favorable outcomes / Total number of outcomes.
- Independent Events: Outcome of one does not affect the other.
- Dependent Events: Outcome of one affects the outcome of another.
Overview of Mathematics
- Definition: Mathematics is the study of numbers, quantities, shapes, and patterns.
Branches of Mathematics
- Arithmetic: Deals with basic operations on numbers such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Algebra: Uses symbols and letters to represent numbers and solve equations.
- Geometry: Focuses on the study of shapes, sizes, and properties of space.
- Trigonometry: Explores the relationships between angles and side lengths in triangles.
- Calculus: Deals with change and motion through derivatives and integrals.
- Statistics: Analyzes and interprets numerical data.
- Probability: Examines uncertainty and the likelihood of events.
Key Concepts in Mathematics
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Numbers:
- Natural Numbers: These are the counting numbers starting from 1 (e.g., 1, 2, 3, ...).
- Integers: Include all whole numbers, both positive and negative (e.g., ... -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3...).
- Rational Numbers: Fractions of integers (e.g., 1/2, 3/4, -2/5).
- Irrational Numbers: Numbers that cannot be expressed as fractions (e.g., Pi, √2).
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Operations:
- Addition (+): Combining quantities.
- Subtraction (-): Finding the difference between quantities.
- Multiplication (×): Repeated addition.
- Division (÷): Splitting a quantity into equal parts.
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Equations: Mathematical statements that use an equal sign (=) to indicate that two expressions are equivalent.
- Linear Equations: Have the form ax + b = c.
- Quadratic Equations: Have the form ax² + bx + c = 0.
Mathematical Principles
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Order of Operations: PEMDAS/BODMAS helps solve mathematical expressions in a specific order: Parentheses/Brackets, Exponents/Orders, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).
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Properties:
- Commutative Property: The order of operations doesn't matter for addition and multiplication (a + b = b + a; a × b = b × a).
- Associative Property: Grouping doesn't affect the outcome for addition and multiplication ((a + b) + c = a + (b + c); (ab)c = a(bc)).
- Distributive Property: Allows you to multiply a number by a sum or difference (a(b + c) = ab + ac).
Geometry Basics
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Types of Angles:
- Acute Angle: An angle measuring less than 90 degrees.
- Right Angle: An angle measuring exactly 90 degrees.
- Obtuse Angle: An angle measuring greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.
- Straight Angle: An angle measuring exactly 180 degrees.
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Shapes and Areas:
- Triangle: Area = (base × height) / 2
- Rectangle: Area = length × width
- Circle: Area = πr² (where r is the radius of the circle)
Trigonometry Basics
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Functions:
- Sine (sin): Opposite side / Hypotenuse
- Cosine (cos): Adjacent side / Hypotenuse
- Tangent (tan): Opposite side / Adjacent side
Statistics Essentials
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Measures of Central Tendency:
- Mean: The average of a set of numbers.
- Median: The middle value in a sorted set of numbers.
- Mode: The number that appears most frequently in a set.
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Probability Rules:
- Probability of an event (P): Number of favorable outcomes / Total number of outcomes.
- Independent Events: The outcome of one event does not affect the outcome of the other.
- Dependent Events: The outcome of one event does affect the outcome of the other.
Geometry
- Definition: Studies shapes, sizes, and properties of space.
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Basic Concepts:
- Point: A singular location in space without dimensions.
- Line: Extends infinitely in both directions and has one dimension.
- Plane: A flat, two-dimensional surface that extends infinitely.
Types of Geometry
- Euclidean Geometry: Focuses on flat surfaces. Based on Euclid's postulates.
- Non-Euclidean Geometry: Studies curved spaces, including hyperbolic and elliptic geometry.
Shapes and Properties
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Triangles:
- Types: Equilateral (all sides equal), Isosceles (two sides equal), Scalene (all sides different).
- Sum of Interior Angles: Always 180 degrees.
- Pythagorean Theorem: (a^2 + b^2 = c^2) specifically for right triangles.
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Quadrilaterals:
- Types: Square, rectangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, rhombus.
- Sum of Interior Angles: Always 360 degrees.
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Circles:
- Radius: Distance from the center to the edge of the circle.
- Diameter: Distance across the circle through the center (twice the radius).
- Circumference: Distance around the circle (C = 2Ï€r).
- Area: Space inside the circle (A = πr²).
Properties of Shapes
- Congruence: Two shapes are congruent if they have the same size and shape.
- Similarity: Two shapes are similar if they have the same shape but different sizes (proportional dimensions).
Coordinate Geometry
- Uses a coordinate system to study geometric figures.
- Essential concepts: distance formula, midpoint formula, and slope.
Transformations
- Translation: Moving a shape without changing its size or orientation.
- Reflection: Flipping a shape over a line to create a mirror image.
- Rotation: Turning a shape around a fixed point.
- Dilation: Resizing a shape while maintaining its proportions.
Theorems and Postulates
- Angle Sum Theorem: The sum of angles in a triangle is 180 degrees.
- Triangle Inequality Theorem: The sum of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the third side.
- Parallel Lines: Various theorems describe relationships between parallel lines and transversals.
Applications
- Used in architecture, engineering, art, and various fields of science.
- Essential for measuring areas, volumes, and understanding spatial relationships.
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