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The document covers fundamental mathematical concepts including the Pythagorean Theorem, prime numbers, area and perimeter, fractions and decimals, basic probability, linear equations, and exponents. Each topic is explained with definitions, formulas, examples, and applications in real-world scenarios. Understanding these concepts is essential for problem-solving in various fields such as architecture, cryptography, and statistics.

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The document covers fundamental mathematical concepts including the Pythagorean Theorem, prime numbers, area and perimeter, fractions and decimals, basic probability, linear equations, and exponents. Each topic is explained with definitions, formulas, examples, and applications in real-world scenarios. Understanding these concepts is essential for problem-solving in various fields such as architecture, cryptography, and statistics.

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1.

Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem

The Pythagorean Theorem is one of the most fundamental concepts in mathematics, widely used
in geometry. It applies to right-angled triangles and provides a relationship between the lengths of
the sides of the triangle.

The theorem states:


In a right-angled triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the
squares of the lengths of the other two sides.

This can be written mathematically as:


a² + b² = c²
Here:

 a and b are the lengths of the two shorter sides (called "legs").
 c is the length of the longest side, called the hypotenuse, which is always opposite the right
angle.

Example:

Suppose we have a right triangle where one leg is 3 units long, the other leg is 4 units long, and we
want to find the hypotenuse.

Using the Pythagorean Theorem:


a2+b2=c2a² + b² = c²a2+b2=c2
32+42=c23² + 4² = c²32+42=c2
9+16=c29 + 16 = c²9+16=c2
25=c225 = c²25=c2
Taking the square root of both sides:
c=25=5c = \sqrt{25} = 5c=25=5

So, the hypotenuse of the triangle is 5 units long.

Applications:

The Pythagorean Theorem is widely used in various fields, such as:

 Architecture and Construction: To ensure structures are built with accurate right angles.
 Navigation: To calculate the shortest distance between two points.
 Physics: In analyzing forces, vectors, and motion.

Understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem is an essential skill in mathematics, as it


bridges geometric concepts with real-world problem-solving.

2. Prime Numbers

A prime number is a number greater than 1 that has no divisors other than 1 and itself.
 Examples: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11. (2 is the only even prime number!)
 Why Important?: Primes are the building blocks of all integers, as any number can be
expressed as a product of primes (called prime factorization).
 Applications: Cryptography and secure communications rely on prime numbers.

3. Area and Perimeter

Understanding the area and perimeter of shapes is crucial in geometry:

 Perimeter: The total distance around a shape.


Formula for a rectangle: P=2(l+w)P = 2(l + w)P=2(l+w).
 Area: The space inside a shape.
Formula for a rectangle: A=l×wA = l \times wA=l×w.
 Example: For a rectangle with length 5 and width 3:
o Perimeter = 2(5+3)=162(5 + 3) = 162(5+3)=16.
o Area = 5×3=155 \times 3 = 155×3=15.
 Applications: Used in design, landscaping, and space planning.

4. Fractions and Decimals

Fractions and decimals are two ways to express parts of a whole:

 Fractions: Written as ab\frac{a}{b}ba, where aaa is the numerator and bbb is the
denominator.
 Decimals: Represented in base 10, like 0.25.
 Conversion:
o To convert 14\frac{1}{4}41 to a decimal: 1÷4=0.251 \div 4 = 0.251÷4=0.25.
o To convert 0.75 to a fraction: 0.75=75100=340.75 = \frac{75}{100} = \frac{3}
{4}0.75=10075=43.
 Applications: Used in measurements, finances, and probabilities.

5. Basic Probability

Probability measures the likelihood of an event happening.

 Formula: P(event)=Number of favorable outcomesTotal outcomesP(\text{event}) = \frac{\


text{Number of favorable outcomes}}{\text{Total
outcomes}}P(event)=Total outcomesNumber of favorable outcomes.
 Example: Rolling a fair 6-sided die. The probability of rolling a 3 is:
P(3)=16P(3) = \frac{1}{6}P(3)=61.
 Applications: Probability is vital in statistics, decision-making, and risk assessment.
6. Linear Equations

A linear equation is an equation of the form y=mx+by = mx + by=mx+b, where:

 mmm is the slope (rate of change).


 bbb is the y-intercept (where the line crosses the y-axis).
 Example: In y=2x+1y = 2x + 1y=2x+1:
o Slope = 2, meaning for every 1 unit increase in xxx, yyy increases by 2.
o Y-intercept = 1.
 Applications: Used to model relationships between variables, such as speed and time.

7. Exponents and Powers

An exponent represents repeated multiplication of a number by itself.

 Notation: ana^nan means aaa is multiplied by itself nnn times.


 Example: 23=2×2×2=82^3 = 2 \times 2 \times 2 = 823=2×2×2=8.
 Laws of Exponents:
o am×an=am+na^m \times a^n = a^{m+n}am×an=am+n.
o (am)n=am×n(a^m)^n = a^{m \times n}(am)n=am×n.
 Applications: Exponents are used in science (e.g., calculating energy or growth) and
technology.

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