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"Real numbers" Introduction


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real numbers : In mathematics, there are several ways of defining the real number system as an ordered field. The synthetic approach gives a list of axioms for the real numbers as a complete ordered field. Under the usual axioms of set theory, one can show that these axioms are categorical, in the sense..   More from Wikipedia

real numbers : In mathematics, the affinely extended real number system is obtained from the real number system R by adding two elements: +∞ and −∞ (pronounced "positive infinity" and "negative infinity"). These new elements are not real numbers. It is useful in describing various limiting behaviors..   More from Wikipedia

Real Numbers
The union of the set of rational numbers and irrational numbers forms the set of real numbers. (i) For every real number, there is a corresponding point on the number line. (ii) For every point on the number line,..
Real Numbers
The union of the set of rational numbers and irrational numbers forms the set of real numbers. Q = {rational numbers} = {irrational numbers} Then = R = {real numbers..

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  Basic Properties and Definitions of Real Numbers - Lessons for Intermediate level Algebra, each section is explained very clearly by a nice man. Enjoy.
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"Real numbers" Questions & Answers


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Question : What two properties of real numbers can be used to show that the following equation is true for any real value of a ? a + [a + (-a)] = a

Answer : Additive inverse and additive identity: Additive inverse: a, a + (-a)=0 Additive identity: a, a + 0 = a..   More from Yahoo Answers

Question : We say that set of real numbers is union of sets of rational and irrational numbers.Now set of irrational numbers is not a group under addition.Then how is it possible that its union set can be a group under addition. In short I mean to say that is it possible always that a union set possess a property that isn't in one of its subset?

Answer : As hemu said, the irrationals lack an identity element. Your question about unions and subsets is worth addressing. Yes, a property of a set will be a property of any subset IF the property is stated in terms of individual elements. so for example, "for any two real numbers x and y, then x+y=y+x." If you accept this, then the property is inherited by any subset such as the irrationals or the integers, because they are special cases of the general statement. but the property "there exists an identity" will not be inherited by any subset that omits the identity! there is no property of the real numbers that says "for any real numbers x1,x2,......., there exists j such that xj = 0."..   More from Yahoo Answers

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