Division Of Algebraic Expressions
Chapter Name : Factorization |
Sub Topic Code : 104_08_14_03_01 |
Topic Name : Division Of Algebraic Expressions |
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Sub Topic Name : Division Of A Monomial By Another Monomial |
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Introduction
Division of one monomial by other monomial involves splitting each of them into irreducible factors.
Pre-Requisites:
Addition of algebraic expressions, Subtraction of algebraic expressions, Multiplication of algebraic expressions
Activity:
The above involves division. Take a notepad. Generate different monomials of your own. Now, you are well versed with factorization. Practice their division
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Monomial | An algebraic expression having a single term |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Biscuits | Cost of each biscuit packet is Rs.5. If you have bought 15 biscuit packets containing 10 biscuits each, what is the cost of a single biscuit? |
Real life uses :
Operations on algebraic expressions, division being one of them, may arise anywhere like ship designing, machinery, construction, etc.
Places to visit :
Construction Site, Apartment Complex, Grocery stores
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Construction | Many a times while designing building & constructing its components, algebraic expressions arise. Division of algebraic expressions comes into picture here at times. |
What you learn in Theory:
To divide monomials, first split each into irreducible factors. Once that, find out the common factors in both & strike them off.
What you learn in Practice:
Division of monomials are critical in many daily life as well as engineering applications