Difference between Natural Numbers and Whole Numbers In this tutorial, we will learn the definition of natural numbers, whole numbers, and difference between natural numbers and whole numbers. The main difference between natural numbers and whole numbers is the presence of the number 0. 0 (zero) is the part of set of whole numbers and […]
Read More →Number Line – Definition -Examples What is a Number Line? A number line is a straight line with representing numbers visually. A number line can be extended infinitely in any direction. A number line usually represent horizontally. In a number line, integers, decimals and fractions can also be represented easily. Number Line Definition A Number […]
Read More →All about Subtraction In this section we will learn the basics of subtraction. (-) subtraction is a basic operation of arithmetic. What is Subtraction Subtraction is an operation which is used to find the difference between two numbers. When we have a group of objects(an amount) and we take away few objects (subtract) from it, […]
Read More →Property of Integers – Subtractive Identity What is Subtractive Identity Property The subtractive identity property is one of the important property of subtraction of numbers. In mathematics subtraction is an operation or process used to find the difference between two numbers or quantities. Thus, if we subtract zero to any number the result will be […]
Read More →Property of Integers – Additive Identity What is Additive Identity Property The additive identity property is one of the important property of addition of numbers. Addition is process to bring two or more numbers together and make a new number. Thus, if we add zero to any number the result will be the same number. […]
Read More →Integer – Definition – Examples The term “Integer” originated from Latin. “Integer” means whole. Integers are set of whole numbers and negative numbers. Here, we are discuss about integers in brief. Definition: Example: 3, 4, -6, -357, -4657, 98523, all are integers. The set of integers is denoted by symbol “Z”. Z = {…..-3, -2, […]
Read More →Negative Exponents In this tutorial, we will learn about negative exponents. When we change a negative exponent into positive exponent, we write the reciprocal of the given positive exponent. Negative sign means the reciprocal of the given number. For any non zero number a, (a-m = 1/am). Where m is a positive integer and a-m […]
Read More →Exponents and Power Rules In this chapter we will learn about exponent and power. These are very large numbers, and difficult to read, and compare. To make these numbers easy to read, compare and understand we use exponents. Exponents Definition: When a number repeatedly multiply by itself, we raise it to a power. This is known as […]
Read More →Whole numbers – Definition – Symbol and Examples What are Whole Numbers In our number system, various kinds of numbers such as; natural numbers, odd and even numbers, whole numbers, real numbers etc. In 628 A.D., first time the Indian mathematician and astronomer, Brahmagupta invented the number zero. Zero is used as a placeholder, it […]
Read More →Plot Points on Cartesian Coordinate System Example: Plot the point (2, 3) and identify its position in which quadrant is located. First we will place a dot at the intersection of X and Y axis, which is the center of the Cartesian coordinate and known as the origin. From the origin, move 2 units going right. Our point is […]
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