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Real Numbers

Gujarat Board · Class 10 · Mathematics

Quick revision notes for Real Numbers — Gujarat Board Class 10 Mathematics. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

The Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic

  • Every composite number can be expressed as a product of prime numbers, and this factorisation is UNIQUE (except for the order of factors).
  • This is called the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic because it is the most basic and important fact about integers.
  • The theorem was first recorded in Euclid's Elements (Proposition 14, Book IX) and correctly proved by Carl Friedrich Gauss in 'Disquisitiones Arithmeticae'.
2

Revisiting Irrational Numbers and Proofs

  • A number is irrational if it CANNOT be written as p/q, where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0.
  • Examples of irrationals: √2, √3, √5, √7, π, 0.10110111011110...
  • The proof that √2 is irrational uses a method called 'Proof by Contradiction'.
3

Step-by-Step: Proof that √2 is Irrational

  • STEP 1 — Assume the Opposite: Assume that √2 is rational.
  • STEP 2 — Write in Fraction Form: Since √2 is rational, we can write √2 = a/b, where a and b are integers, b ≠ 0, and HCF(a, b) = 1 (i.e., a and b are coprime).
  • STEP 3 — Square Both Sides: Squaring gives 2 = a²/b², so a² = 2b².

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Every composite number can be expressedThis theorem states that every compositeA number is irrational if itThis is a logical technique whereA prime number is a natural

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What are the important topics in Real Numbers for Gujarat Board Class 10 Mathematics?
Key topics in Real Numbers include Real Numbers – Chapter Overview Mind Map, Flowchart showing how the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic guarantees unique prime factorization, Step-by-step flowchart for finding prime factorization of any composite number. These are the concepts Gujarat Board Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Real Numbers — Gujarat Board Class 10 Mathematics?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 45 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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