Real Numbers
Understanding the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic and revisiting irrational numbers. Students will learn to prove the irrationality of numbers like √2, √3, and √5.
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Understanding the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic and revisiting irrational numbers. Students will learn to prove the irrationality of numbers like √2, √3, and √5.
Key Questions
- What is the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic?
- How do we prove a number is irrational?
- What are the real-world applications of HCF and LCM?
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