Topic outline

  • SET OF NUMBERS

    Key Unit competence: Classify numbers into naturals, integers, rational and irrationals.


    1.0. Introductory Activity 1

    From the following diagram, discuss and work out the given tasks:

    1. How many sets of numbers do you know? List them down.
    2. Using a mathematical dictionary or the internet, define the sets of numbers you listed in (1).
    3. Give an example of element for each set of numbers you listed.
    4. Establish the relationship between the set of numbers that you listed.

    1.1. Natural numbers
    1.0.1. Definition

    $$x^2-1=0$$
     $$ x\ =\ \frac{\sqrt{144}}{2}\ \times\ (y\ +\ 12) $$  
    \[ x\ =\ \frac{\sqrt{144}}{2}\ \times\ (y\ +\ 12) \]
     $$ \sqrt{64} \ = \ 8 $$

    $$ \int_{b}^{a} f(x) dx $$