Saturday, May 11, 2013

De Morgan's Law venn Diagram


Venn Diagram is given by an English Logician Mr.Venn. He used diagrams to show the relations between sets. De Morgan's Law Venn diagram is used in Set Language.

A set is a collection of well defined distinct objects.

De Morgan's Law
(i)      (A`uu`B)' = A'`nn` B'
(ii)     (A`nn`B)' = A'`uu`B'
(iii)   A`-` (B`uu` C) = (A`-` B)`nn`(A`-` C)
(iv)   A`-` (B`nn` C) = (A`-` B)`uu` (A`-` C)
(i) and (ii) are w.r.t.complementation
(iii) and (iv) are w.r.t. to set difference.

Venn Diagrams


Let A and B are two given sets. Then the set of all elements common for both A and B is called intersection of A and B and is denoted by A.

Friday, May 10, 2013

Math Knowledge


Introduction of math division sign:

In mathematics, especially in elementary arithmetic, division (÷) is the arithmetic operation that is the inverse of multiplication.

Specifically, if c times b equals a, written:
       c x b = a
where b is not zero, then a divided by b equals c, written:
       `a/b= c`

For instance,
      `6/3 =2`
since
      2 x 3=6
In the above expression, a is called the dividendb the divisor and c the quotient. (Source: Wikipedia)

Concept of math division sign:

The size of each group formed, quotient of a,b and c. Quantitative division contain a set of size a and forming groups of size b. The number of groups size that can be formed, in c, is the quotient of a and b.

Math Division sign algorithm

The division sign algorithm is the theorem that accurately expresses the output of the division process of integers. The theorem has integers and the quotient q,remainder r that are exist and it has the unique a and divisor d, with d ≠ 0.
The theorem as follows: There exist exclusive integer’s q and r such that a = q d + r and 0 ≤ r < | d |, where | d | denotes the absolute value of d.

Examples problems for math division sign:


Problem 1:
Solve `30/2`
Solution:
         `30/2 ` = 15

Problem 2
Solve `( x/y) /(p/ r)`
Solution:
         `( x/y) /(p/ r) =(x/y) x (r/p) = (x r) / (y p)`

Problem 3:
Find the value for `(x + i y) / (r + i s)`
Solution:
      `(x + i y) / (r + i s) = (x r + y s) / ( r ^2 + s^2 ) + i( y r - x s) / ( r^2 + s^2 )`
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Practice problem for math division sign:

Problem 1:-

Find the value for 45/5.

Answer: 9

Problem 2:-

Solve `( pqr )/ (pq)`

Answer: r

Monday, April 8, 2013

Quadratic Inequalities


In this page we are going to discuss about  quadratic inequalities concept.A quadratic inequality in one variable is in the form of an expression:

ax2 + bx + c ≤ 0  or   ax2 + bx + c < 0
ax2 + bx + c ≥ 0  or   ax2 + bx + c < 0


where a, b and c are real numbers, a ≠ 0. The values of x which satisfy the given inequality are called the solutions of the inequality.

A quadratic equation has only two roots. But a quadratic inequality has many roots.


Methods to solve quadratic Inequalities


There are two methods to solve quadratic inequalities -

Method 1: Finding the solution by dividing the given polynomial into factors. This method is called the 'Algebraic method'.

Method 2: Finding  the solutions by drawing the graph of the inequality. This method is called the 'Graphical method'.

Note:

  • The trick in solving a quadratic inequality is to replace the inequality symbol with an equal sign and solve the resulting equation.  The solutions to the equation will allow us to establish intervals that will let you solve the inequality.
  • Plot the solutions on number line creating the intervals for investigation. Pick any number from each interval and test it in original inequality. If the result is true, that interval is the solution to the inequality.

Solving quadratic inequalities


Below you can see the example on solving quadratic inequalities-

Example:1 Find the solution set of x2 – 4x – 21 ≥ 0 in

1. Algebraic Method
2. Graphical Method

Solution:

1.  Algebraic Method:

X2 - 4x - 21 ≥ 0
=> ( x + 3) ( x - 7 ) ≥ 0
Here the coefficient of x2 is > 0 and the sign of the quadratic expression is non-negative.
So, x ≥ -3 and x ≤ 7 or there are two cases for the product ( x + 3 ) ( x - 7 ) to be non-negative.

Case (1):
x + 3 ≥ 0 and x - 7 ≥ 0
=> x ≥ -3 and x ≥ 7
So it is necessary that  x≥ 7. Notice the line marked below with x ≥ -3 and x ≥ 7 and their intersection.

Quadratic inequalities

From the figure above, it is clear that the intersection is x ≥ 7.

Case (2):
x + 3 ≤ 0 and x - 7 ≤ 0
=>   x ≤ -3 and x ≤ 7
So it is clear x ≤ -3.
i.e., the values of x for which x2 - 4x - 21 ≥ 0 are given by these two cases.

All values of x satisfying the in equations x ≤ -3 or x ≥ 7 become the solution set for the given in equations. This solution set can  be shown in the graph given below.

Quadratic inequalities algebraic method

From the figure above, it is clear that the intersection is x ≥ 7.


2. Graphical Method:

The given polynomial function is f(x) = x2 - 4x - 21
x-3-2-101234
f(x)0-9-16-21-24-25-24-21



Using the above chart, we can draw a graph given below


Graphing quadratic inequalities


Now, we require the values of x satisfying x2 - 4x - 21 ≥ 0 , i.e., f(x) ≥ 0 ( y ≥ 0 ). That is we require the values of x for which f(x) lies on x-axis and above. But it is clearly understood from the figure that the values of  x are -3, left side to -3, +7, and right side to +7. Thus all values of x such that x ≤ 3 and x ≥ 7 become the solution set.

Friday, April 5, 2013

Review Geometry Learning


Geometry is learning a part of mathematics which deals with the dimensions of solids and surfaces, shapes, angles and lines etc., It reviews the deduction concepts and consequence logic's, which can be applied through out your life time . In this article, you can review the basic terms and shapes in geometry.

Learning Basics Terms in Geometry:

Learning the following definitions helps to review concepts in geometry.

Point:
A point have no dimensions, it just denotes a position.

Line:
A line can be defined as a straight curve which connects many points. A line has only one dimension, i.e., length.

Collinear points:
If two or more points lie on same line, then they are said to be as colinear points.

Plane:
A Plane can be defined as a set of points and line segments combined infinitely to form a flat surface, it can be extended infinitely in any directions. A plane has infinite length and width, but it doesn't have any height.

Midpoint:
A midpoint can be defined as a point, which divides a line segment equally from both the end points.

Line segment:
A line segment can be defined as a part of a line. It consists of two end points and it was represented by its end points.

Ray:
A ray can be defined as a line having one fixed end point and an infinite extension on the other end.

Angles:

An Angle can be formed by two rays having a common end point.These are the reviews of the basic terms in geometry learning.

Learning Basic Shapes in Geometry:


Square:
A Square can be defined as a regular quadrilateral with equal sides and 4 right angles.

Rectangle:
A Rectangle is a four sided geometrical figure with two pairs of same side lengths.

Triangle:
In geometry, only shape which has three sides and angles is a triangle.

Circle:
A circle is a geometric figure, formed by a locus of points which are all equidistant from a common point called as its center. The distance between the locus of points to the common point is known as radius of the circle.

These are the reviews of the basic shapes in geometry learning.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Long Integer Definition


Integer is a whole number which is not a fraction, that is it can be either positive, negative or zero. Thus the numbers -20, -10, 0, 10, 50, 98, 540 are integers. It can not have decimals. It is commonly used in computer programming as a data type. It can also be used to find out item's location in an array. If two integers are added, subtracted or multiplied, then the output is also an integer. Where as if one integer is divided with other integer, then the result may be an integer or a fraction.

When we think of the number, we first of all think of natural numbers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ...... which are also called positive integers. By applying the operation of subtraction, we get the number zero and negative integers. The set {.....-4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4,........} is called the set of integers. By division operation, we get the positive and negative fractions. The integers and fractions together constitute the class of rational number p/q, where p and q are integers but q is not equal to 0.

Integers and long integers:


Numbers which includes positive integers{ 1, 2, 3, 4, .....} and negative integers{-1, -2, -3, -4,......} with zero{0} are called integers. There is no fractions or decimal points are included in the integers. They are represented by Z.

Therefore,

Z={ … -4, – 3, – 2, – 1, 0, + 1, + 2, + 3, +4 ….}

+ 1, + 2, + 3, … are positive integers.

– 1, – 2, – 3, … are negative integers.

Note:

Positive numbers can be written even without the ‘+’ sign.

For example, +5, +4, +3, +2, +1 are  written as 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

Thus, Z = {…… – 3, – 2, – 1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ……}

The integers are represented on the number line as follows:

Negative number and Postivie number

On the number line, the numbers which are to the right of zero are called positive integers. The numbers which are to the left of zero are called negative integers.

(1)  Every natural number or a whole number.

(2)  Every whole number is an integer.

Order in long integer:

  • On the number line, we find that the number value increases as we move to the right and decreases as we move to the left.
  • If we represent two integers on the number line, the integer on the right is greater than the integer on the left.
  • In other words, the integer on the left is lesser than the integer on the right.
For example, consider the following points marked on the number line in the figure given below:

Number line
In the above figure,

4 is to the right of 2                `:.` 4 > 2

2 is to the right of -1               `:.` 2 > -1

-5 is to the left of  -1                 `:.` -5 < -1


Example problems:


Example 1: Which is smaller? -2 and -5

Solution:

First, mark the integers -2 and -5 on the number line.

number line(a)

On the number line, -5 is on the left side of -2.

Therefore, -5 is smaller than -2

That is -5 < -2.

Example 2: Write the following integers in ascending order.

3,-2,0,-4,-1,5

Solution:

First mark these integers on the number line.

number line(b)

Now arrange the integers from left to right to get them in ascending order

-4 < -2 < -1 < 0 < 3 < 5

Therefore, the ascending order is -4, -2, -1, 0, 3, 5.

Monday, March 25, 2013

Which Fraction is Larger


 Yes, which fraction is larger or smaller? The question has great importance. As in many of the competitive exams, we are asked to arrange a set of given fractions. Before learning, how to compare the fractions, we'll learn the basics of fractions. Then we'll learn two methods, that will help us to tell "which fraction is larger".

Fraction: A number of the form `a/b` , where a and b are integers and b`!=` 0,  is known as fraction. Here, a is called numerator and b is called denominator.

Example: `3/5` is a fraction, where Numerator = 3, and Denominator = 5.

7 is also a fraction, because it can be written as `7/1`

1st Method to find which fraction is larger


Method to compare two fractions: This method is known as Cross multiplication method. Steps are as follows:

Let `a/b` and  `c/d` be the two given fractions, that we have to compare and decide which fraction is larger?

Find the product of numerator of the first fraction and the denominator of the 2nd fraction. So, we get ad and bc.

i) If ad > bc, then `a/b`  >  `c/d` .

ii) If ad = bc, then   `a/b` = `c/d` .

iii) If ad < bc, then `a/b`  <  `c/d`

Ex: Compare, which fraction is larger `3/5` and `5/8`?

Products are 3X8= 24 and 5X5=25.

Here, 24 < 25,  So `3/5`` < ``5/8`

Now, we can say very easily, which fraction is larger.

Hence, `5/8` is larger fraction among the two.


2nd Method to know which fraction is larger:


This method is used to compare more than two fractions:

Step I: Find the LCM or LCD of the given fractions. Let it be m.

Step II: Convert all the given fractions into like fractions, each having m as denominator.

Step III: Now we compare the numerators. The fraction having greater numerator is greater and vice- versa.

Ex: Arrange the fractions  `2/5` , `3/10` and `9/14` in ascending order.

LCM of 5, 10 and 14 is 70.

Now, let us change each of the given fractions into an equivalent fraction having 70 as denominator.

Fraction problem


Practice problems of which fraction is larger


1. Which fraction is larger: `5/6` or `6/7` ?

2. Which fraction is larger: `21/25` or `3/5` ?

Monday, March 18, 2013

Study graph functions


Graphs of functions f is the collection of the all ordered pairs (x, f(x)). In particular, if x is a real number, a graph means the graphical representation of this collection, in the form of a curve on a Cartesian plane, together with Cartesian axes, etc. Graphing on the Cartesian plane is sometimes are called curve sketching. If the function input x is an ordered pair (x1, x2) of real numbers, the graph is the collection of all ordered triples (x1, x2, f(x1, x2)), and its graphical representation is a surface .

Example problems for study graph functions :


Study linear functions graph:
If a function f   : R → R is defined in the form f(x) = dx + e then the function is called a linear function. Here d and e are constants.

Problem 1: 

Draw the graph of the linear function f : R → R defined by f(x) = 7x + 1.
Solution:
Draw the table of some pairs (x, f(x)) which satisfy f(x) = 7x + 1.

x -2 -1 0 1 2
f(x) 15 8 1 -6 -13

Plot the points and draw the curve passing through these points. Note that, the curve is a straight line.

graph functions

Study functions of graph:

Graph of a functions: The graph of a function f is a graph of the equation y = f(x)

Problem 2:
Draw the graph of the function f(x) =2x2

Solution:
Draw a table of some pairs (x, y) which satisfy y = 2x2
x -3 -2 -1 0 -1 -2 -3
f(x) 18 8 2 0 2 8 18

Plot the points and draw the smooth curve passing through the plotted points.

graph functions

Note:

Note that if we draw a vertical line to the above graph, it meets the curve at only one point
i.e. for every x there is a unique y

Example problem for study logarithmic graph functions :


Draw the graphs of the logarithmic functions (1) f(x) = log 52x (2) f(x) = log 10ex (3) f(x) = log 53x
Sol:

The logarithmic function is the defined only for the positive real numbers. i.e. (0, ∞)
Domain: (0, ∞) Range: (− ∞, ∞)
log functions