The Fundamental Theorem Of Arithmetic
Chapter Name : Real Numbers |
Sub Topic Code : 104_10_01_03_01 |
Topic Name : The Fundamental Theorem Of Arithmetic |
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Sub Topic Name : The Fundamental Theorem Of Arithmetic |
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Introduction
Every composite number can be written as product of primes.
Pre-Requisites:
Basic knowledge on factorization.
Activity:
Write down any 5 consecutive numbers and note that there are at least 2 numbers whose prime factor is 2.
Real Life Question:
There are 16 apples 24 oranges and 40 bananas, make them into packages of equal number of apples, oranges and bananas in each pack.
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Prime factors | Finding the prime numbers which can divide the original number. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Composite number chart | Write 5 consecutive composite number and check their prime factors |
Real life uses :
If 3 horses are start at 10m/s 20m/s 15m/s on a 100m circular racetrack, then after how much time will the horses meet at the start line?
Places to visit :
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Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Sweet packages | In making sweet packages, all the sweet packages have same number of different types of sweets. |
What you learn in Theory:
Any number can be written as products of prime numbers.
What you learn in Practice:
Prime numbers and beauty of mathematics.