Number Systems
Karnataka Board · Class 9 · Mathematics
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1. Classification of Numbers
- Natural Numbers (N): 1, 2, 3, 4, ... (counting numbers)
- Whole Numbers (W): 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, ... (natural numbers + zero)
- Integers (Z): ..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ... (positive and negative whole numbers)
2. Finding Rational Numbers Between Given Numbers
- There are infinitely many rational numbers between any two rational numbers
- Method 1: Average method - find (a+b)/2 between numbers a and b
- Method 2: Equivalent fraction method - express both numbers with same denominator
3. Representation of Numbers on Number Line
- Every real number corresponds to a unique point on the number line
- Use Pythagoras theorem to locate square roots on number line
- Construct right triangles with appropriate sides to find √n
4. Decimal Expansions of Rational Numbers
- Rational numbers have either terminating or non-terminating recurring decimal expansions
- Terminating: decimal expansion ends after finite digits (like 0.5, 0.75)
- Non-terminating recurring: decimal expansion repeats a block of digits (like 0.333...)
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Sources & Official References
- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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