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The document outlines key mathematical topics including algebra, combinatorics, geometry, trigonometry, probability, logic, advanced problem-solving techniques, functions, advanced algebra, and applied mathematics. Each section covers essential concepts such as manipulating expressions, counting methods, geometric properties, trigonometric functions, probability calculations, logical reasoning, and optimization problems. It serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding and applying various mathematical principles.

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Maths Notes

The document outlines key mathematical topics including algebra, combinatorics, geometry, trigonometry, probability, logic, advanced problem-solving techniques, functions, advanced algebra, and applied mathematics. Each section covers essential concepts such as manipulating expressions, counting methods, geometric properties, trigonometric functions, probability calculations, logical reasoning, and optimization problems. It serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding and applying various mathematical principles.

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1.

Algebra and Number Theory

​ Manipulating algebraic expressions: Simplifying, factoring, expanding, solving


equations (linear, quadratic, and cubic), and working with polynomials.
​ Properties of numbers: Prime numbers, divisibility rules, modular arithmetic, greatest
common divisors (GCD), least common multiples (LCM), and the Euclidean algorithm.
​ Sequences and Series: Arithmetic and geometric progressions, sums of series,
recurrence relations.
​ Diophantine equations: Simple integer solutions to equations.

2. Combinatorics and Counting

​ Permutations and Combinations: Understanding how to count arrangements and


selections, including binomial coefficients.
​ Pigeonhole Principle: A powerful counting argument used in many problems.
​ Inclusion-Exclusion Principle: Used to count the number of elements satisfying certain
conditions.
​ Pascal’s Triangle, Stirling Numbers, and Partition Theory: Higher-level counting
techniques.

3. Geometry

​ Plane Geometry: Properties of triangles, quadrilaterals, and other polygons. Area,


perimeter, angles, and geometric inequalities (e.g., the triangle inequality).
​ Circle Geometry: Tangents, chords, arcs, inscribed angles, cyclic quadrilaterals, and
properties of angles within circles.
​ Coordinate Geometry: Equations of lines and curves, distance formula, midpoints,
slopes, and intersection points.
​ Transformations: Reflections, rotations, translations, and dilations.
​ Solid Geometry: Volume and surface area of 3D shapes, such as spheres, cubes, and
pyramids.

4. Trigonometry

​ Basic Trigonometric Functions: Sine, cosine, tangent, and their graphs.


​ Trig Identities: Pythagorean identities, sum and difference formulas, double-angle and
half-angle identities.
​ Solving Trigonometric Equations: Solving for angles in given ranges.
​ Applications of Trigonometry: Angles of elevation and depression, problems involving
heights and distances.
5. Probability and Statistics

​ Basic Probability: Calculating probabilities, conditional probability, independent and


dependent events.
​ Counting in Probability: Using permutations and combinations to calculate probabilities
in discrete sample spaces.
​ Expectation and Variance: Understanding the mean, variance, and standard deviation
of a random variable.
​ Probability Distributions: Binomial distribution, geometric distribution, etc.

6. Mathematical Logic and Reasoning

​ Logical Deduction: Understanding and applying logical statements, truth tables, and
reasoning through problems step by step.
​ Proof Techniques: Proof by induction, contradiction, contrapositive, and direct proofs.
​ Set Theory: Basic operations on sets, Venn diagrams, and set identities.
​ Functions and Relations: Understanding domain, range, and function composition.

7. Advanced Problem-Solving Techniques

​ Non-routine Problems: Many problems in such exams require an innovative approach,


involving trial and error, working backwards, or transforming a problem into a more
familiar one.
​ Patterns and Symmetry: Recognizing and exploiting patterns in numbers, shapes, and
sequences.
​ Optimization Problems: Maximizing or minimizing quantities subject to constraints
(often appearing in geometry and algebra).
​ Graph Theory: Basic concepts in graph theory, such as Eulerian and Hamiltonian paths,
coloring problems, and connectedness.

8. Functions and Graphs

​ Function Transformations: Shifting, stretching, and reflecting functions.


​ Analyzing Graphs: Intercepts, symmetry, increasing/decreasing intervals, and
asymptotes.
9. Advanced Algebra (if applicable)

​ Complex Numbers: Arithmetic, polar form, and De Moivre’s Theorem.


​ Matrices: Basic operations, determinants, and inverse matrices.
​ Inequalities: Solving linear and quadratic inequalities, applying the AM-GM inequality,
and using the Cauchy-Schwarz inequality.
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​10. Applied Mathematics
​ Rates of Change: Problems involving velocity, acceleration, and other rate-related
questions, often tackled with calculus concepts.
​ Optimization in Geometry and Algebra: Problems involving maximizing areas or
minimizing distances under certain conditions.
​

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