Topics
Integers
- Natural Numbers
- Whole Numbers
- Negative and Positive Numbers
- Integers
- Representation of Integers on the Number Line
- Ordering of Integers
- Addition of Integers
- Subtraction of Integers
- Properties of Addition and Subtraction of Integers
- Multiplication of a Positive and a Negative Integers
- Multiplication of Two Negative Integers
- Product of Three Or More Negative Integers
- Closure Property of Multiplication of Integers
- Commutative Property of Multiplication of Integers
- Multiplication of Integers with Zero
- Multiplicative Identity of Integers
- Associative Property of Multiplication of Integers
- Distributive Property of Multiplication of Integers
- Making Multiplication Easier of Integers
- Division of Integers
- Properties of Division of Integers
Fractions and Decimals
- Concept of Fraction
- Types of Fractions
- Concept of Proper and Improper Fractions
- Concept of Mixed Fractions
- Concept of Equivalent Fractions
- Like and Unlike Fraction
- Comparing Fractions
- Addition of Fraction
- Subtraction of Fraction
- Multiplication of a Fraction by a Whole Number
- Using Operator 'Of' with Multiplication and Division
- Multiplication of Fraction
- Division of Fractions
- Concept of Reciprocals or Multiplicative Inverses
- Problems Based on Fraction
- The Decimal Number System
- Comparing Decimal Numbers
- Addition of Decimal Fraction
- Subtraction of Decimal Numbers
- Multiplication of Decimal Numbers
- Division of Decimal Numbers
- Problems Based on Decimal Numbers
Data Handling
Simple Equations
Lines and Angles
The Triangle and Its Properties
- Basic Concepts of Triangles
- Classification of Triangles based on Sides
- Classification of Triangles based on Angles
- Median of a Triangle
- Altitudes of a Triangle
- Exterior Angle of a Triangle and Its Property
- Some Special Types of Triangles - Equilateral and Isosceles Triangles
- Basic Properties of a Triangle
- Right-angled Triangles and Pythagoras Property
Comparing Quantities
- Ratio
- Concept of Equivalent Ratios
- Proportion
- Unitary Method
- Basic Concept of Percentage
- Estimation in Percentages
- Interpreting Percentages
- Conversion between Percentage and Fraction or Decimal
- Ratios to Percents
- Increase Or Decrease as Percent
- Basic Concepts of Profit and Loss
- Profit or Loss as a Percentage
- Calculation of Interest
Congruence of Triangles
- Similarity and Congruency of Figures
- Congruence Among Line Segments
- Congruence of Angles
- Congruence of Triangles
- Criteria for Congruence of Triangles
- Criteria for Similarity of Triangles
- SAS Congruence Criterion
- ASA Congruence Criterion
- RHS Congruence Criterion
- Exceptional Criteria for Congruence of Triangles
Rational Numbers
- Rational Numbers
- Equivalent Rational Number
- Positive and Negative Rational Numbers
- Rational Numbers on a Number Line
- Rational Numbers in Standard Form
- Comparison of Rational Numbers
- Rational Numbers Between Two Rational Numbers
- Addition of Rational Number
- Subtraction of Rational Number
- Multiplication of Rational Numbers
- Division of Rational Numbers
Perimeter and Area
- Basic Concepts in Mensuration
- Concept of Perimeter
- Perimeter of a Rectangle
- Perimeter of Squares
- Perimeter of Triangle
- Perimeter of Polygon
- Concept of Area
- Area of Square
- Area of Rectangle
- Triangles as Parts of Rectangles and Square
- Generalising for Other Congruent Parts of Rectangles
- Area of a Parallelogram
- Area of a Triangle
- Circumference of a Circle
- Area of Circle
- Conversion of Units
- Problems based on Perimeter
- Problems based on Area
Practical Geometry
- Construction of a Line Parallel to a Given Line, Through a Point Not on the Line
- Construction of Triangles
- Constructing a Triangle When the Length of Its Three Sides Are Known (SSS Criterion)
- Constructing a Triangle When the Lengths of Two Sides and the Measure of the Angle Between Them Are Known. (SAS Criterion)
- Constructing a Triangle When the Measures of Two of Its Angles and the Length of the Side Included Between Them is Given. (ASA Criterion)
- Constructing a Right-angled Triangle When the Length of One Leg and Its Hypotenuse Are Given (RHS Criterion)
Algebraic Expressions
Exponents and Powers
- Concept of Exponents
- Multiplying Powers with the Same Base
- Dividing Powers with the Same Base
- Taking Power of a Power
- Multiplying Powers with Different Base and Same Exponents
- Dividing Powers with Different Base and Same Exponents
- Numbers with Exponent Zero, One, Negative Exponents
- Miscellaneous Examples Using the Laws of Exponents
- Decimal Number System Using Exponents and Powers
- Crores
Symmetry
Visualizing Solid Shapes
- Definition: Integers
- Introduction to Integers and Their Representation
- Understanding the Collection of Integers through Sets
- Real-Life Application
- Key Points Summary
Definition: Integers
The numbers −1, −2, −3, … (to the left of zero) are negative numbers or negative integers, and the numbers 1, 2, 3, … (to the right of zero) are positive numbers or positive integers.
Hence, the new set of numbers …, −3, −2, −1, 0, 1, 2, 3,… are called integers.
Introduction to Integers and Their Representation
Integers are derived from the Latin word "integer," which means "whole" or "intact". So, integers include all whole numbers, including negative numbers that do not have any fractional or decimal components. The set of integers is infinite and extends in both positive and negative directions.
Symbol for Integers:
The symbol used to represent the set of integers is "ℤ". This symbol comes from the German word "Zahlen", which means "numbers."
z = {.. −2, −1, 0, 1, 2,..}
Understanding the Collection of Integers through Sets
The collection of integers can be represented using the following diagram:
Real-Life Application
The Elevator Story:
Imagine you're in a tall building with an elevator. This is one of the best ways to understand positive and negative integers:
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Ground floor = 0 (our starting point)
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Floors above ground = Positive integers (+1, +2, +3...)
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Basement floors = Negative integers (−1, −2, −3...)
When the elevator goes up from the ground floor, you're moving to positive floors. When it goes below ground level, you enter the negative floors.(basements).
Key Points Summary
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All positive integers are greater than zero.
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All negative integers are less than zero.
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Among positive integers, larger numbers are greater.
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Among negative integers, numbers closer to zero are greater.
Test Yourself
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Complete the table given below.
| + | 8 | 4 | –3 | –5 |
| –2 | –2 + 8 = +16 | |||
| 6 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| –4 |
