📐 Complete Mathematics
A Comprehensive Guide from Fundamentals to Advanced Topics
Table of Contents
- Number Systems
- Arithmetic
- Fractions & Decimals
- Percentages & Ratios
- Basic Algebra
- Linear Equations
- Quadratic Equations
- Polynomials
- Inequalities
- Functions
- Sequences & Series
- Exponents & Logarithms
- Plane Geometry
- Triangles
- Circles
- Solid Geometry
- Coordinate Geometry
- Trigonometric Functions
- Trig Identities
- Inverse Trig
- Limits
- Differentiation
- Integration
- Differential Equations
- Statistics
- Probability
- Matrices & Linear Algebra
- Complex Numbers
- Number Theory
- Set Theory & Logic
Chapter 1: Number Systems
Numbers are the foundation of mathematics. Over time, mathematicians have developed different types of numbers to solve increasingly complex problems.
1.1 Types of Numbers
| Type | Symbol | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Numbers | ℕ | Counting numbers starting from 1 | 1, 2, 3, 4, ... |
| Whole Numbers | 𝕎 | Natural numbers including zero | 0, 1, 2, 3, ... |
| Integers | ℤ | Positive, negative, and zero | ..., -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, ... |
| Rational Numbers | ℚ | Numbers expressible as p/q | 1/2, 3/4, -5/3, 0.75 |
| Irrational Numbers | 𝕀 | Cannot be expressed as p/q | √2, π, e |
| Real Numbers | ℝ | All rational and irrational numbers | All of the above |
| Complex Numbers | ℂ | Real + imaginary part | 3 + 2i, -1 + i |
1.2 Properties of Real Numbers
- Commutative: a + b = b + a and a × b = b × a
- Associative: (a + b) + c = a + (b + c)
- Distributive: a(b + c) = ab + ac
- Identity: a + 0 = a and a × 1 = a
- Inverse: a + (−a) = 0 and a × (1/a) = 1
1.3 Number Line
The number line is a visual representation of all real numbers arranged in order from left (negative) to right (positive), with zero in the center.
1.4 Absolute Value
|x| = −x if x < 0
Chapter 2: Arithmetic
Arithmetic is the branch of mathematics dealing with basic operations on numbers.
2.1 Four Basic Operations
| Operation | Symbol | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Addition | + | 5 + 3 = 8 |
| Subtraction | − | 9 − 4 = 5 |
| Multiplication | × or · | 6 × 7 = 42 |
| Division | ÷ or / | 15 ÷ 3 = 5 |
2.2 Order of Operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS)
E - Exponents / Orders
M - Multiplication
D - Division
A - Addition
S - Subtraction
= 2 + 3 × 6² ÷ 3
= 2 + 3 × 36 ÷ 3
= 2 + 108 ÷ 3
= 2 + 36
= 38
2.3 Factors and Multiples
Factor: A number that divides another exactly. Factors of 12: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12
Multiple: Result of multiplying a number by an integer. Multiples of 5: 5, 10, 15, 20, ...
2.4 Prime Numbers
A prime number has exactly two factors: 1 and itself.
Primes up to 50: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47
2.5 LCM and GCD
Least Common Multiple (LCM): LCM(a, b) = (a × b) / GCD(a, b)
2.6 Divisibility Rules
| Divisible by | Rule |
|---|---|
| 2 | Last digit is even |
| 3 | Sum of digits divisible by 3 |
| 4 | Last two digits divisible by 4 |
| 5 | Ends in 0 or 5 |
| 6 | Divisible by both 2 and 3 |
| 9 | Sum of digits divisible by 9 |
| 10 | Ends in 0 |
Chapter 3: Fractions & Decimals
3.1 Fractions
A fraction represents a part of a whole: a/b where a is the numerator and b is the denominator.
Types of Fractions
- Proper: Numerator < Denominator (e.g., 3/4)
- Improper: Numerator ≥ Denominator (e.g., 7/4)
- Mixed Number: Whole + Fraction (e.g., 1¾)
Operations on Fractions
Addition/Subtraction (different denominators): a/b + c/d = (ad + bc) / bd
Multiplication: a/b × c/d = ac/bd
Division: a/b ÷ c/d = a/b × d/c = ad/bc
3/4 × 2/5 = 6/20 = 3/10
3/4 ÷ 1/2 = 3/4 × 2/1 = 6/4 = 3/2
3.2 Decimals
Decimals are another way to represent fractions with denominators that are powers of 10.
Converting Fractions to Decimals
Divide the numerator by the denominator: 3/4 = 3 ÷ 4 = 0.75
Rounding Decimals
If the digit after the rounding place is ≥ 5, round up; otherwise, round down.
2.675 rounded to 2 decimal places = 2.68
Chapter 4: Percentages & Ratios
4.1 Percentages
Percent means "per hundred." It represents a ratio out of 100.
Part = (Percentage / 100) × Whole
Percentage Change = ((New - Old) / Old) × 100
40 out of 160 is what %? → (40/160) × 100 = 25%
Price went from $50 to $60. % increase? → ((60-50)/50) × 100 = 20%
4.2 Ratios
A ratio compares two quantities: a : b
4.3 Proportions
Inverse Proportion: y = k/x (y decreases as x increases)
Chapter 5: Basic Algebra
Algebra uses symbols (variables) to represent unknown quantities and express mathematical relationships.
5.1 Variables and Expressions
- Variable: A symbol (usually a letter) representing an unknown value, e.g., x, y
- Expression: A combination of variables, numbers, and operations, e.g., 3x + 2
- Equation: Two expressions set equal, e.g., 2x + 3 = 7
5.2 Simplifying Expressions
Like Terms: Terms with the same variable and exponent.
= (3x + 5x) + (2y − y)
= 8x + y
5.3 Expanding (Distributive Law)
(x + 2)(x + 3) = x² + 3x + 2x + 6 = x² + 5x + 6
5.4 Factoring
- Common Factor: 6x + 9 = 3(2x + 3)
- Difference of Squares: a² − b² = (a+b)(a−b)
- Perfect Square: a² + 2ab + b² = (a+b)²
- Trinomial: x² + 5x + 6 = (x+2)(x+3)
Chapter 6: Linear Equations
6.1 One-Variable Linear Equations
2x = 8
x = 4
6.2 Linear Equations in Two Variables
Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b (m = slope, b = y-intercept)
Point-Slope Form: y − y₁ = m(x − x₁)
6.3 Slope
Slope represents the rate of change (rise over run).
6.4 Systems of Linear Equations
Methods to solve systems: Substitution, Elimination, Graphing
x − y = 1
────────
2x = 6 → x = 3
y = 5 − 3 = 2
Solution: (3, 2)
Chapter 7: Quadratic Equations
7.1 Standard Form
7.2 Methods of Solving
Factoring
(x + 2)(x + 3) = 0
x = −2 or x = −3
Quadratic Formula
a=2, b=−4, c=−6
x = (4 ± √(16 + 48)) / 4 = (4 ± 8) / 4
x = 3 or x = −1
Completing the Square
x² + 6x = −5
x² + 6x + 9 = 4
(x + 3)² = 4
x + 3 = ±2
x = −1 or x = −5
7.3 Discriminant
Δ > 0 → Two distinct real roots
Δ = 0 → One repeated real root
Δ < 0 → Two complex (no real) roots
7.4 Vertex Form
Vertex: (h, k)
Chapter 8: Polynomials
8.1 Definition
A polynomial is an expression of the form: aₙxⁿ + aₙ₋₁xⁿ⁻¹ + ... + a₁x + a₀
8.2 Degree and Classification
| Degree | Name | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Constant | 5 |
| 1 | Linear | 3x + 2 |
| 2 | Quadratic | x² + 3x + 1 |
| 3 | Cubic | x³ − 2x² + x |
| 4 | Quartic | x⁴ + x² |
| 5 | Quintic | x⁵ − x |
8.3 Operations on Polynomials
Addition/Subtraction: Combine like terms.
Multiplication: Use distributive property (FOIL for binomials).
Division: Use polynomial long division or synthetic division.
8.4 Remainder and Factor Theorems
Factor Theorem: (x − a) is a factor of P(x) if and only if P(a) = 0.
Chapter 9: Inequalities
9.1 Inequality Symbols
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| < | Less than |
| > | Greater than |
| ≤ | Less than or equal to |
| ≥ | Greater than or equal to |
| ≠ | Not equal to |
9.2 Solving Linear Inequalities
−2x > 4
x < −2 (sign flipped when dividing by −2)
9.3 Compound Inequalities
OR (Union): x < a OR x > b
9.4 Absolute Value Inequalities
|x| > a means: x < −a or x > a
Chapter 10: Functions
10.1 Definition
A function f from set A to set B assigns exactly one output f(x) ∈ B to each input x ∈ A.
10.2 Function Notation
e.g., f(x) = 2x + 3 → f(4) = 2(4) + 3 = 11
10.3 Types of Functions
| Type | Form | Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Linear | f(x) = mx + b | Straight line |
| Quadratic | f(x) = ax² + bx + c | Parabola |
| Cubic | f(x) = ax³ | S-curve |
| Exponential | f(x) = aˣ | Exponential curve |
| Logarithmic | f(x) = log(x) | Log curve |
| Absolute Value | f(x) = |x| | V-shape |
| Square Root | f(x) = √x | Half parabola |
10.4 Domain and Range
- Domain: All valid input (x) values
- Range: All possible output (y) values
10.5 Composite and Inverse Functions
Inverse: If f(a) = b, then f⁻¹(b) = a
To find: swap x and y, then solve for y
Chapter 11: Sequences & Series
11.1 Sequences
An ordered list of numbers following a pattern.
11.2 Arithmetic Sequences
Sum of n Terms: Sₙ = n/2 × (a₁ + aₙ) = n/2 × [2a₁ + (n−1)d]
Where d = common difference
a₁₀ = 3 + (10−1)×4 = 39
S₁₀ = 10/2 × (3 + 39) = 210
11.3 Geometric Sequences
Sum of n Terms: Sₙ = a₁(1 − rⁿ) / (1 − r), r ≠ 1
Sum to Infinity (|r| < 1): S∞ = a₁ / (1 − r)
Where r = common ratio
11.4 Sigma Notation
Chapter 12: Exponents & Logarithms
12.1 Laws of Exponents
aᵐ ÷ aⁿ = aᵐ⁻ⁿ
(aᵐ)ⁿ = aᵐⁿ
(ab)ⁿ = aⁿbⁿ
a⁰ = 1 (a ≠ 0)
a⁻ⁿ = 1/aⁿ
a^(m/n) = ⁿ√(aᵐ)
12.2 Logarithms
Special Logs: log₁₀(x) = log(x) (common log)
logₑ(x) = ln(x) (natural log, e ≈ 2.718)
12.3 Laws of Logarithms
Quotient Rule: log(a/b) = log(a) − log(b)
Power Rule: log(aⁿ) = n·log(a)
Change of Base: log_b(a) = log(a) / log(b)
Chapter 13: Plane Geometry
13.1 Basic Concepts
- Point: Has position but no size
- Line: Extends infinitely in both directions
- Ray: Starts at a point and extends in one direction
- Line Segment: Part of a line with two endpoints
- Angle: Formed by two rays sharing a vertex
13.2 Types of Angles
| Type | Measure |
|---|---|
| Acute | 0° < θ < 90° |
| Right | θ = 90° |
| Obtuse | 90° < θ < 180° |
| Straight | θ = 180° |
| Reflex | 180° < θ < 360° |
13.3 Angle Relationships
- Complementary: Two angles summing to 90°
- Supplementary: Two angles summing to 180°
- Vertical Angles: Opposite angles formed by intersecting lines (equal)
13.4 Polygons - Area and Perimeter
| Shape | Area | Perimeter |
|---|---|---|
| Square (side a) | a² | 4a |
| Rectangle (l×w) | l × w | 2(l + w) |
| Triangle (b, h) | ½bh | a + b + c |
| Parallelogram | b × h | 2(a + b) |
| Trapezoid (a, b, h) | ½(a+b)h | a + b + c + d |
| Rhombus (d₁, d₂) | ½d₁d₂ | 4a |
Chapter 14: Triangles
14.1 Types of Triangles
By Sides: Equilateral (all sides equal), Isosceles (two sides equal), Scalene (no sides equal)
By Angles: Acute (all angles < 90°), Right (one 90°), Obtuse (one angle > 90°)
14.2 Triangle Properties
- Sum of interior angles = 180°
- Exterior angle = Sum of two non-adjacent interior angles
- Triangle Inequality: a + b > c for any two sides a, b and third side c
14.3 Pythagorean Theorem
Common triples: (3,4,5), (5,12,13), (8,15,17)
14.4 Heron's Formula
Area = √(s(s−a)(s−b)(s−c))
14.5 Triangle Congruence (SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS, RHS)
| Criterion | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SSS | All three sides equal |
| SAS | Two sides and included angle equal |
| ASA | Two angles and included side equal |
| AAS | Two angles and non-included side equal |
| RHS | Right angle, hypotenuse, and one side equal |
14.6 Similar Triangles
Triangles are similar if their corresponding angles are equal. Corresponding sides are proportional.
Chapter 15: Circles
15.1 Basic Terminology
- Radius (r): Distance from center to circumference
- Diameter (d): d = 2r
- Chord: Line segment with both endpoints on circle
- Arc: Part of the circumference
- Tangent: Line touching circle at exactly one point
- Secant: Line intersecting circle at two points
15.2 Formulas
Area: A = πr²
Arc Length: L = (θ/360°) × 2πr
Sector Area: A = (θ/360°) × πr²
15.3 Circle Theorems
- Angle at center = 2 × angle at circumference (same arc)
- Angles in the same segment are equal
- Angle in a semicircle = 90°
- Opposite angles in a cyclic quadrilateral sum to 180°
- Tangent is perpendicular to radius at point of tangency
- Two tangents from external point are equal in length
15.4 Equation of a Circle
Center at origin: x² + y² = r²
Chapter 16: Solid Geometry
Solid geometry deals with three-dimensional shapes.
16.1 Common 3D Shapes
| Shape | Volume | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|
| Cube (a) | a³ | 6a² |
| Cuboid (l,w,h) | lwh | 2(lw + lh + wh) |
| Sphere (r) | (4/3)πr³ | 4πr² |
| Cylinder (r,h) | πr²h | 2πr(r + h) |
| Cone (r,h,l) | (1/3)πr²h | πr(r + l) |
| Pyramid (b,h) | (1/3)Bh | B + (1/2)Pl |
B = base area, P = base perimeter, l = slant height
16.2 Euler's Formula for Polyhedra
Where V = vertices, E = edges, F = faces
Chapter 17: Coordinate Geometry
17.1 Cartesian Plane
The Cartesian coordinate system uses two perpendicular number lines (x-axis and y-axis) to describe point positions as (x, y).
17.2 Key Formulas
Midpoint Formula: M = ((x₁+x₂)/2, (y₁+y₂)/2)
Slope: m = (y₂−y₁)/(x₂−x₁)
Collinear Points: Points are collinear if slopes between pairs are equal.
17.3 Conic Sections
| Conic | Equation |
|---|---|
| Circle | (x−h)² + (y−k)² = r² |
| Parabola | y = a(x−h)² + k |
| Ellipse | (x−h)²/a² + (y−k)²/b² = 1 |
| Hyperbola | (x−h)²/a² − (y−k)²/b² = 1 |
Chapter 18: Trigonometric Functions
18.1 Basic Ratios (Right Triangle)
cos(θ) = Adjacent / Hypotenuse
tan(θ) = Opposite / Adjacent
csc(θ) = 1/sin(θ)
sec(θ) = 1/cos(θ)
cot(θ) = 1/tan(θ) = cos(θ)/sin(θ)
18.2 Standard Angle Values
| Angle | sin | cos | tan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0° | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 30° | 1/2 | √3/2 | 1/√3 |
| 45° | √2/2 | √2/2 | 1 |
| 60° | √3/2 | 1/2 | √3 |
| 90° | 1 | 0 | undefined |
18.3 Signs in Quadrants (ASTC)
All positive (Q1), Sin positive (Q2), Tan positive (Q3), Cos positive (Q4)
18.4 Sine and Cosine Rules
Cosine Rule: c² = a² + b² − 2ab·cos(C)
Chapter 19: Trigonometric Identities
19.1 Pythagorean Identities
1 + tan²(θ) = sec²(θ)
1 + cot²(θ) = csc²(θ)
19.2 Sum and Difference Formulas
cos(A ± B) = cos(A)cos(B) ∓ sin(A)sin(B)
tan(A ± B) = (tan(A) ± tan(B)) / (1 ∓ tan(A)tan(B))
19.3 Double Angle Formulas
cos(2θ) = cos²(θ) − sin²(θ) = 2cos²(θ)−1 = 1−2sin²(θ)
tan(2θ) = 2tan(θ) / (1 − tan²(θ))
19.4 Half Angle Formulas
cos(θ/2) = ±√((1 + cos θ)/2)
tan(θ/2) = sin θ / (1 + cos θ) = (1 − cos θ) / sin θ
Chapter 20: Inverse Trigonometric Functions
20.1 Definitions
arccos(x) = cos⁻¹(x): gives angle whose cosine is x
arctan(x) = tan⁻¹(x): gives angle whose tangent is x
20.2 Domains and Ranges
| Function | Domain | Range |
|---|---|---|
| arcsin(x) | [−1, 1] | [−π/2, π/2] |
| arccos(x) | [−1, 1] | [0, π] |
| arctan(x) | (−∞, ∞) | (−π/2, π/2) |
Chapter 21: Limits
The limit describes the value a function approaches as the input approaches some value.
21.1 Notation
21.2 Limit Laws
lim[x→a] [f(x) · g(x)] = lim f(x) · lim g(x)
lim[x→a] [f(x)/g(x)] = lim f(x) / lim g(x), if lim g(x) ≠ 0
lim[x→a] [c · f(x)] = c · lim f(x)
21.3 Special Limits
lim[x→0] (1 − cos x)/x = 0
lim[x→∞] (1 + 1/x)ˣ = e
21.4 L'Hôpital's Rule
lim[x→a] f(x)/g(x) = lim[x→a] f'(x)/g'(x)
21.5 Continuity
A function is continuous at x = a if:
- f(a) is defined
- lim[x→a] f(x) exists
- lim[x→a] f(x) = f(a)
Chapter 22: Differentiation
Differentiation finds the rate of change of a function (its derivative).
22.1 Definition
22.2 Basic Differentiation Rules
d/dx [xⁿ] = nxⁿ⁻¹ (power rule)
d/dx [cf(x)] = c·f'(x)
d/dx [f+g] = f' + g'
d/dx [fg] = f'g + fg' (product rule)
d/dx [f/g] = (f'g − fg') / g² (quotient rule)
d/dx [f(g(x))] = f'(g(x))·g'(x) (chain rule)
22.3 Derivatives of Common Functions
| Function | Derivative |
|---|---|
| sin(x) | cos(x) |
| cos(x) | −sin(x) |
| tan(x) | sec²(x) |
| eˣ | eˣ |
| ln(x) | 1/x |
| aˣ | aˣ ln(a) |
| arcsin(x) | 1/√(1−x²) |
| arctan(x) | 1/(1+x²) |
22.4 Applications
- Tangent Line: y − y₁ = f'(x₁)(x − x₁)
- Critical Points: f'(x) = 0
- Increasing/Decreasing: f'(x) > 0 or f'(x) < 0
- Concavity: f''(x) > 0 (concave up), f''(x) < 0 (concave down)
- Inflection Points: f''(x) = 0 (sign changes)
Chapter 23: Integration
Integration is the reverse of differentiation and finds areas under curves.
23.1 Indefinite Integrals
23.2 Basic Integration Rules
∫(1/x) dx = ln|x| + C
∫eˣ dx = eˣ + C
∫sin(x) dx = −cos(x) + C
∫cos(x) dx = sin(x) + C
∫sec²(x) dx = tan(x) + C
∫cf(x) dx = c∫f(x) dx
∫[f(x)+g(x)] dx = ∫f(x)dx + ∫g(x)dx
23.3 Definite Integrals
23.4 Integration Techniques
- Substitution: Let u = g(x), du = g'(x)dx
- Integration by Parts: ∫u dv = uv − ∫v du
- Partial Fractions: Decompose rational functions
- Trigonometric Substitution
23.5 Applications
- Area: A = ∫[a to b] f(x) dx
- Area between curves: A = ∫[a to b] [f(x) − g(x)] dx
- Volume (disk method): V = π∫[a to b] [f(x)]² dx
Chapter 24: Differential Equations
A differential equation relates a function with its derivatives.
24.1 Order and Degree
Order: Highest derivative present. Degree: Power of the highest derivative.
24.2 Separable Equations
Separate: (1/g(y))dy = f(x)dx
Then integrate both sides.
24.3 Linear First-Order ODE
Integrating Factor: μ = e^(∫P(x)dx)
Solution: y = (1/μ)∫μQ(x)dx
24.4 Second-Order Linear ODE
Characteristic equation: ar² + br + c = 0
Two real roots r₁, r₂: y = C₁e^(r₁x) + C₂e^(r₂x)
Repeated root r: y = (C₁ + C₂x)e^(rx)
Complex roots α ± βi: y = e^(αx)(C₁cos(βx) + C₂sin(βx))
Chapter 25: Statistics
25.1 Measures of Central Tendency
Median: Middle value when data is sorted.
Mode: Most frequently occurring value.
25.2 Measures of Spread
Variance: σ² = Σ(xᵢ − x̄)² / n (population)
s² = Σ(xᵢ − x̄)² / (n−1) (sample)
Standard Deviation: σ = √(variance)
25.3 Normal Distribution
Bell-shaped probability distribution defined by mean (μ) and standard deviation (σ).
68-95-99.7 Rule:
68% within 1σ, 95% within 2σ, 99.7% within 3σ
25.4 Z-Score
25.5 Correlation and Regression
r close to 1: strong positive correlation
r close to −1: strong negative correlation
Linear Regression: ŷ = a + bx
b = r × (sᵧ/sₓ), a = ȳ − b·x̄
Chapter 26: Probability
26.1 Basic Probability
0 ≤ P(A) ≤ 1
P(A) + P(A') = 1 where A' is the complement
26.2 Probability Rules
Mutually Exclusive: P(A ∪ B) = P(A) + P(B)
Multiplication Rule: P(A ∩ B) = P(A) × P(B|A)
Independent Events: P(A ∩ B) = P(A) × P(B)
26.3 Conditional Probability
26.4 Bayes' Theorem
26.5 Counting Principles
Combinations (order doesn't matter): C(n,r) = n! / (r!(n−r)!)
Fundamental Counting Principle: If event A has m outcomes and B has n outcomes, then A and B together have m×n outcomes.
26.6 Probability Distributions
| Distribution | Use Case | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| Binomial | n trials, p success probability | P(X=k) = C(n,k)pᵏ(1−p)ⁿ⁻ᵏ |
| Poisson | Events in time/space | P(X=k) = (λᵏe⁻λ)/k! |
| Normal | Continuous, symmetric | Bell curve with μ, σ |
Chapter 27: Matrices & Linear Algebra
27.1 Matrix Basics
A matrix is a rectangular array of numbers arranged in rows and columns.
27.2 Matrix Operations
- Addition: (A+B)ᵢⱼ = Aᵢⱼ + Bᵢⱼ (same dimensions)
- Scalar Multiplication: (cA)ᵢⱼ = c·Aᵢⱼ
- Matrix Multiplication: (AB)ᵢⱼ = Σₖ AᵢₖBₖⱼ (A is m×n, B is n×p)
- Transpose: (Aᵀ)ᵢⱼ = Aⱼᵢ
27.3 Determinant
3×3 Matrix: Cofactor expansion along first row.
27.4 Inverse Matrix
A·A⁻¹ = I (identity matrix)
Exists only if |A| ≠ 0
27.5 Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
(A − λI)v = 0
det(A − λI) = 0 → characteristic equation
27.6 Vector Spaces
- Basis: Linearly independent set that spans the space
- Rank: Number of linearly independent rows/columns
- Null Space: All solutions to Ax = 0
Chapter 28: Complex Numbers
28.1 Definition
i = √(−1), i² = −1, i³ = −i, i⁴ = 1
28.2 Arithmetic
Multiplication: (a+bi)(c+di) = (ac−bd) + (ad+bc)i
Conjugate: z̄ = a − bi
Division: (a+bi)/(c+di) = (a+bi)(c−di)/(c²+d²)
28.3 Polar Form
r = |z| = √(a²+b²) (modulus)
θ = arg(z) = arctan(b/a) (argument)
28.4 De Moivre's Theorem
28.5 Euler's Formula
e^(iπ) + 1 = 0 (Euler's Identity)
Chapter 29: Number Theory
29.1 Divisibility and Primes
Number theory studies the properties of integers, especially prime numbers.
29.2 Euclidean Algorithm
48 = 2 × 18 + 12 → GCD(18, 12)
18 = 1 × 12 + 6 → GCD(12, 6)
12 = 2 × 6 + 0 → GCD = 6
29.3 Modular Arithmetic
Properties: if a ≡ b and c ≡ d (mod m), then
a+c ≡ b+d (mod m) and ac ≡ bd (mod m)
29.4 Fermat's Little Theorem
aᵖ⁻¹ ≡ 1 (mod p)
29.5 Chinese Remainder Theorem
If m₁, m₂, ..., mₖ are pairwise coprime, then a system of simultaneous congruences has a unique solution modulo m₁m₂...mₖ.
Chapter 30: Set Theory & Logic
30.1 Sets
A set is a collection of distinct objects called elements.
x ∈ A means x is in A
x ∉ A means x is not in A
|A| = cardinality (number of elements)
30.2 Set Operations
| Operation | Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Union | A ∪ B | Elements in A or B (or both) |
| Intersection | A ∩ B | Elements in both A and B |
| Difference | A − B | Elements in A but not B |
| Complement | A' | Elements not in A |
| Subset | A ⊆ B | Every element of A is in B |
| Power Set | 𝒫(A) | Set of all subsets of A |
30.3 Venn Diagrams
Overlapping circles representing sets and their relationships visually.
30.4 De Morgan's Laws
(A ∩ B)' = A' ∪ B'
30.5 Logic and Propositional Calculus
| Operator | Symbol | Truth |
|---|---|---|
| AND (Conjunction) | ∧ | True only when both are true |
| OR (Disjunction) | ∨ | True when at least one is true |
| NOT (Negation) | ¬ | Flips truth value |
| Implication | p → q | False only when p=T, q=F |
| Biconditional | p ↔ q | True when p and q same value |
30.6 Truth Tables
| p | q | p∧q | p∨q | ¬p | p→q | p↔q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T | T | T | T | F | T | T |
| T | F | F | T | F | F | F |
| F | T | F | T | T | T | F |
| F | F | F | F | T | T | T |
30.7 Proof Techniques
- Direct Proof: Assume hypothesis, deduce conclusion step by step
- Proof by Contradiction: Assume negation of conclusion, derive contradiction
- Proof by Induction: Base case + inductive step
- Contrapositive: Prove ¬q → ¬p instead of p → q