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Real Numbers

Kerala Board · Class 9 · Mathematics

Quick revision notes for Real Numbers — Kerala Board Class 9 Mathematics. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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1. Number System Classification

  • Natural Numbers (N): {1, 2, 3, 4, ...} - counting numbers
  • Whole Numbers (W): {0, 1, 2, 3, ...} - natural numbers including zero
  • Integers (Z): {..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...} - positive and negative whole numbers
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2. Decimal Representation

  • Terminating decimals: Rational numbers with finite decimal places
  • Non-terminating recurring decimals: Rational numbers with repeating patterns
  • Non-terminating non-recurring decimals: Irrational numbers
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3. Representation on Number Line

  • Every real number corresponds to a unique point on number line
  • Rational numbers can be located by division method
  • Irrational numbers require geometric construction
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4. Operations on Real Numbers

  • Sum/difference of rational and irrational is always irrational
  • Product/quotient of non-zero rational and irrational is always irrational
  • Sum/product of two irrationals may or may not be irrational

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