Coordinate Geometry 7

Distance Formula * The distance between the points ( x_{1} y_{1} ) and ( x_{2} y_{2}  ) is given by : \sqrt{( x_{2} - x_{1} )² + ( y_{2} - y_{1} )²} * The distance of the point (x, y) from origin is given by : \sqrt{ x^{2} + y^{2} } * Three points A, ... Read more

Triangles 6

Similarity of Triangles * Two triangles are similar, if their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are proportional or in the same ratio. * Basic proportionality Theorems: If a line is drawn parallel to one side of triangle to intersect the other two sides in distinct points, the other two sides are divided ... Read more

Arithmetic Progressions 5

General terms * Arithmetic Progression (AP) is a sequence in which the difference between any two successive terms is constant, which is referred to as the Common Difference. * An AP either increases or decreases progressively. Common Difference = any term –Preceding term General term of an AP: t_{n} = a + (n – 1)d ... Read more

Quadratic Equations 4

Quadratic Equation * The roots of a quadratic equation of the form ax² + bx + c = 0 can be calculated using the formula x = \frac{- b \pm \sqrt{ b^{2} - 4ac} }{2a} * The sum of roots of a quadratic equation is: α + β =  \frac{- b}{a} The product of roots ... Read more

Polynomials 2

Geometrical Meaning of the Zero Polynomial * The x-coordinate of the point, where the graph of a polynomial intersects the x-axis is called the zero of the polynomial. * An nth-degree polynomial intersects the x-axis at maximum of n points and therefore, has a maximum of n zeroes. In a quadratic polynomial ax²+ bx + ... Read more

Real Numbers 1

Real Numbers- Euclid’s Division Lemma * Euclid’s division lemma states that for any two positive integers ‘a’ and ‘b’ we can find two whole numbers ‘q’ and ‘r’ such that: a= bq + r, where 0< r < b. * Euclid’s division lemma can be used to find the highest common factor of any two ... Read more