Rational and Irrational Numbers
ICSE · Class 9 · Mathematics
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Revise & Test
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What to Focus On
- Imaginary numbers are different from real numbers.
- sqrt of a negative number is imaginary.
- Real numbers are made of rational and irrational numbers.
- Rational numbers have the form a/b.
- b cannot be zero.
- Every integer is rational.
- Use cross multiplication to compare rational numbers.
- The average of two rational numbers lies between them.
- (a + c)/(b + d) lies between a/b and c/d.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Every number with a root sign is a surd.
22/7 is the exact value of pi.
A number is rational only if it is written as a fraction.
Memory Tips
Rational number definition
Rational numbers include integers and decimals
Negative of a rational number
Equality and inequality of two rational numbers
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