Signed Off Math8 q3 Mod1 Describingmathematicalsystem v3
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Quarter 3 – Module 1
Describing Mathematical System
Mathematics – Grade 8
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Quarter 3 – Module 1 Describing Mathematical System
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Mathematics
Quarter 3 – Module 1
Describing Mathematical System
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their
needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage
their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
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This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:
What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.
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At the end of this module you will also find:
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What I Need to Know
This module was crafted to help you understand the skills of describing the
mathematical system. Varied activities were designed and aligned based on the
different skills needed to process the knowledge and skills learned and to apply it in
real – life setting. The scope of this module permits you to use it in many different
learning situations. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the
textbook you are now using.
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What I Know
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. What do you call the statements that are assumed to be true and do not need proof?
A. axioms C. theorems
B. defined terms D. undefined terms
8. There are four parts of the Mathematical system. Which of the following is not a part of
the mathematical system?
A. corollary
B. theorems
C. axioms or postulate
D. defined and undefined terms
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9. Which of the following statements is true about axioms or postulates?
A. These are concepts that need to be defined.
B. These are statements accepted after it is proved deductively.
C. These are concepts that can be defined using the undefined terms.
D. These are statements assumed to be true and need no further proof.
10. Which of the following statements is true about a postulate?
A. It is never accepted to be true.
B. It is accepted as true without a formal proof.
C. It is only accepted as true after being formally proven.
D. It is usually not obvious as true, so it must be proven.
11. Which of the following best describes a theorem?
A. It is the same thing as a postulate.
B. It is a statement that is accepted as true without a formal proof.
C. It is a statement that is impossible to be proven by mathematical reasoning.
D. It is a statement that has been formally proven using mathematical reasoning.
14. Suppose you are standing in a room with a group of people, and by sight, you see one of
them is the tallest. Which of the following best describes the statement that the person is
the tallest among others?
15. In finding the value of x in , which of the following is the correct step by
step process?
a. – by addition property of equality
b. by additive inverse and additive identity
c. by multiplication property of equality
d. – by additive inverse
e. by multiplication property of equality
f. by simplification
A. C.
B. D.
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Lesson Describing Mathematical
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Have you encountered terms that are not clear or undefined? Why do you think it is
necessary to define terms? Why do we need to be precise and concise in what we say or
write? Are there times that you believe on statements even without proof? Are there times
that you need to prove to someone that your statement is true?
In this module, you will be learning about Geometry as a Mathematical System and
its parts. The concepts and skills that you learn from this module will be helpful when you
want to logically derive a certain result.
What’s In
In your previous lesson, you learned how to write direct and indirect proof. Let us begin this
module by doing the activity below.
Proof:
Statement Reason
1. ____________________
2.__________ Add both sides by
3. ____________________
4.__________ Add both sides by
5.
Questions:
1. How did you find the activity? Were you able to supply the accurate
statement or reason?
2. Was the proof used direct or indirect? Justify your answer.
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What’s New
Directions: Match column A to column B to answer the question above. Write the letter of the
correct answer in the box corresponding to the number. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
Column A Column B
1. Commutativity O. If , then
2. Associativity M.
3. Reflexive Axiom E.
7. Transitive Axiom Y.
Your Answer:
5 1 4 2 1 7 6 3
Questions:
1. How did you feel about the activity?
2. Were you able to form the word correctly to answer the question above? If not,
why?
3. Were you able to encounter these axioms in Grade 7?
In this lesson, you will be able to learn what axioms are and use the
different axioms on real numbers in proving mathematical statements.
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What is It
Geometry has a big contribution in our society. It is the beginning of numerous easy and
complicated designs of buildings, infrastructures, houses, churches, and many others. This
implies that we apply to the modern world what Euclidian theories in Geometry have been
given. Euclid of Alexandria (lived c. 300 BCE) was known as the “Father of Geometry”. He
systematized ancient Greek and Near Eastern mathematics and geometry. The
mathematical system known as Euclidian Geometry attributed to Euclid, was described in
his textbook the “Elements” as a structure formed from one or more sets of
undefined objects, various concepts which may or may not be defined, and a set of axioms
relating these objects and concepts.
To have a better understanding regarding the parts of mathematical system let us discuss
them one by one.
Undefined terms are terms that do not require a definition but can be described. These
terms are used as a base to define other terms, hence, these are the building blocks of other
mathematical terms, such as definitions, axioms, and theorems. Examples of undefined
terms are point, line and plane.
Defined Terms are the terms of mathematical system that can be defined using undefined
terms. Examples of defined terms are angle, line segment, and circle. Term or phrase which
makes use of the undefined terms and previously defined terms and common words.
Is it possible to know the meaning of the word without actually defining it? If it is, how can
we do it?
Example:
We know that a real number is an undefined term but we can define it by describing
its characteristics. That is, for any real number x, we say that x is a number that can
be found on the number line and may be rational or irrational. The definition is
necessary to successfully support the statement of a proof.
Axioms and Postulates are the statements assumed to be true and no need for further
proof. Consider the statements:
1. The sun sets in the west.
2. The Philippines is found in Asia.
3. There are 7 days in a week.
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These are observed facts and are already accepted as true even without proof. These are
examples of axioms. Furthermore, postulates are assumptions specific to Geometry while
axioms are generally statements used throughout mathematics. Postulates or axioms
are statements that may be used to justify the statements in a proof. The axioms often
used in Algebra and Geometry are the Axioms for Real Numbers which are found at the
table below.
Distributive Axiom
Reflexive Axiom
Symmetric Axiom If , then
Transitive Axiom If , and , then
Addition Axiom If , then
Multiplication Axiom If , then
Existence of Additive Inverse
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Existence of Multiplicative Inverse = -1 · for
Existence of Additive Identity For any real number
Existence of Multiplicative Identity For any real number
Trichotomy Axiom or or
Theorems are statements accepted after they are proven true deductively. The axiomatic
structure of a mathematical system follows a sequence, starting with a set of undefined
terms which are bases to define terms, then axioms that are clearly stated, and from
these a theorem is derived through reasoning. Theorems are derived from the set of
axioms in an axiomatic mathematical system. Below is the flow on how to arrive to the
theorems.
Proof:
Statement Reason
1. 1. Given
2. 2. Addition axiom
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2. Given:
Prove:
Proof:
Statement Reason
1. 1. Given
2. 2. Addition axiom
3. 3. From statement 2 existence of
additive inverse
4. – 4. Addition axiom (add -m to both sides)
5. – 5. Existence of additive inverse and
additive identity
6. – 6. Existence of additive identity
7. ( 7. Multiply both sides by -1
8. 8. Multiplication axiom
3. Given: –
Prove: .
Proof:
Statement Reason
1. – 1. Given
2. – 2. Distributive axiom
3. 3. Combine like terms
4. 4. Existence of additive inverse
5. 5. Existence of additive inverse
6. = 6. Existence of Multiplicative Inverse
7. 7. Simplify
Oftentimes, we failed to recognize that we are dealing with the mathematical system in our
lives. Here are some examples that show how it is applied in a real-life setting:
1. When I buy 2 pieces of shirt for , 1 piece of pants for and a pair of
shoes for , how much money will I need to pay to the cashier? I have in my
mind that I may add first the amount for shirt and pants, then the total will be added
to the amount for the pair of shoes or add first the amount for shoes and pants then
the sum will be added to the amount of shirt. The result is just the same. This
illustrates associative axiom.
2. Justin and Allan wanted to buy a gift for their mother during her birthday. Justin has
savings and Allan has . If they double the amount, it would already be
enough for the gift they planned to buy. How much money would they have
altogether?
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If we add their savings altogether and multiply by , notice that the answer is the
same. This illustrates the Distributive Axiom.
3. Ivy and Mary wanted to have the same number of notebooks this coming school
opening. Their mother bought them 5 pieces each. They wanted to have three more
enough for the eight subjects. How many notebooks will their mother buy so that they
would still have the same number of notebooks? Show the step by step process
using the two-column form.
Statement Reason
Both Ivy and Mary have 5 notebooks.
Given
Ivy = 5 , Mary = 5
(Ivy) 5 + 3 = (Mary) 5 + 3
Addition Axiom
8 = 8
What’s More
1. _______________________
2. = ______________________
3. _______________________
4. ______________________
5. _______________________
1. Given: –
Prove:
Proof:
Statement Reason
1. – 1. Given
2. – – – 2.
3. – 3.
4.
4. – 5.
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5. 6.
6.
Activity 3: Solve Me
Directions: Solve the given problem below. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Maria is solving . Her next step is . Solve for and state
the axioms that justifies it. Use two – column form.
After going through with this module, it is now time to check what you have learned
from the activities. Read carefully and answer the items that follow.
A. Directions: Fill in the blank using the correct terms inside the box below.
Mathematical System
1.____ are terms that do not have concrete definition but can be described. On the other
hand, 2. require definition. There are statements assumed to be true even without
proof which we called as axioms or postulates. However, the two has distinction in such a
way that 3._____ are often used in Geometry while the 4. _____ are used in all areas of
Mathematics. When the statement shows evidences or proven to be true, we call it as
5._____.
B. Directions: Tell whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write TRUE
if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is not. Use a separate sheet of paper for
your answer.
______1. By commutative axiom, .
______2. is a distributive axiom.
______3. The additive inverse is .
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What I Can Do
It is now time to apply the concept you have learned in Describing the Mathematical
system. Read the situation below and answer the questions that follow.
A sari – sari store owner bought five different brands of the detergent powder namely
, and . He bought pieces for each brand. Even at a glance, he can easily state
which brand of detergent powder is the best seller. Now, each powder claims that it would
not irritate the skin after using it. In this case, the store owner wants to test each brand to
prove if the claim is true.
Questions:
1. What represents or describes the undefined terms in the situation?
2. What statement represents a postulate? Why?
3. What statement represents a theorem? Justify your answer.
4. Suppose a variant will cost – pesos, prove that each will
cost . Use two – column form.
5. Suppose , and represent the number of packs of detergent sold
for each brand, how much will the sari – sari store owner have earned in
total if the cost is pesos? Use two – column form.
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Assessment
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. What do you call the statements that can only be described and not defined?
A. axioms C. theorems
B. defined terms D. undefined terms
A.
B.
C.
D.
Given: If –
Conclusion: then
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8. Which of the following is NOT a property of Mathematical system?
A. conjecture C. postulates
B. define terms D. theorems
14. In finding the value of x in – , which of the following is the correct step
by step process?
A. – by addition property of equality
B. by additive inverse and additive identity
C. by multiplicative inverse
D. – by additive inverse
E. by multiplicative inverse
F. by simplification
A. C.
B. D.
15. Baguio City is the summer capital of the Philippines. Which of the following best
describes the statement?
A. The statement is obviously false.
B. The statement cannot be proven to be true or false.
C. The statement needs to be formally proven to be accepted as true.
D. The statement does not need to be formally proven and is accepted as true.
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Additional Activities
A. Complete Me
Directions: Find the value of and show a proof in a step by step process using two –
column form.
Given – –
Proof:
Statement Reason
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
6. 6.
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What I Know
What's More
1. A Activity 1: Figure it Out
2. B 1. Distributive Axiom
3. C 2. Existence of Multiplicative Identity Axiom
4. D 3. Associative Axiom
5. B 4. Existence of Multiplicative Inverse
6. C 5. Associative Axiom
7. A
8. B Activity 2: Fill Me Out
9. D 1. Given
10. B 2. Adding –2b to both sides
11. D 3. Existence of Additive Inverse
12. C 4. Adding 25 to both sides
13. C 5. Existence of Additive Inverse and Additive Identity
14. D 6. Existence of Multiplicative Inverse
15. C
Activity 3: Solve Me
What's In statement Reason
Activity: Prove Me True 1. 1/x = 1/(2-3x) 1. Given
Statement Reason 2. Existence of
2. 2 - 3x = x
multiplicative inverse
1. a = b 1. Given
3. Existence of additive
2. a + c = b + c 2. Add both side by c 3. 2 - 4x = 0
inverse
3. c = d 3. Given 4. . Existence of additive
4. -4x = -2
4. c + b = b + d 4. Add both sides by b inverse
5. Addition Property of 5. Existence of
a+c=b+d 5. (-1/4)(-4x) = (-2)(-1/4)
multiplicative inverse
Equality
6. x = 1/2 6. Simplify
Answers:
1. Answers may vary; yes
2. By means of filling out the statements Assessment
and reason, and solving it, also it is What I Have Learned
direct proof because no need for further 1. D
proving. A. Fill in the blank
1. Undefined terms 2. B
2. Defined terms 3. B
3. Postulates 4. C
What’s New 4. Axioms 5. D
5. Theorems 6. A
Answer: GEOMETRY 7. D
G E O M E T R Y B. True or False 8. A
1. TRUE 9. C
5 1 4 2 1 7 6 3 10. B
2. FALSE
3. TRUE 11. C
1. Answers may vary 4. FALSE 12. D
2. Answers may vary 5. False 13. A
3. Yes 14. D
15. D
Answer Key
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What I Can Do
Answers:
1. The undefined terms that represent in the situations is “detergent powder”.
2. Even for a glance, he can easily states which of the detergent powders is the best – seller. This
statement is a postulate because no need for further proof.
3. Now, each powder claims that it won’t irritate the skin after using it. In this case, each powder
needs to be tested before it can be declared that the claim is true. This statement that needs to
be formally proven to be accepted as true is what we call a theorem.
4. Given: 2x – 5 = -x + 10
Prove: x = 5 pesos
Proof:
Statement Reason
1. 2x – 5 = -x + 10 1. Given
2. 2x + x – 5 = -x + x + 10 2. Addition axiom (add – x to both sides)
3. 3x – 5 = 10 3. Existence of additive inverse
4. 3x – 5 + 5 = 10 + 5 4. Addition axiom (add 5 to both sides)
5. Existence of multiplicative inverse and additive
5. 3x = 15
identity
6. X=5 6. simplify: 5 pesos each
5. Proof:
Statement Reason
1. 5( A + B +C +D + E) 1. Given
2. 5A + 5B + 5C + 5D + 5E 2. Distributive axiom
3. 5(20) + 5(20) + 5(20) + 5(20) + 5(20) 3. Substitution method or substitute
4. 100 + 100 + 100 + 100 + 100 4. Addition axiom
5. 500 5. Simplify: total earned by the store owner
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