Mathematics chapters
  1. 013D Geometry
  2. 02Application of Derivatives
  3. 03Area Under Curves
  4. 04Binomial Theorem
  5. 05Circles
  6. 06Complex Numbers
  7. 07Continuity & Differentiability
  8. 08Definite Integration
  9. 09Determinants
  10. 10Differential Equations
  11. 11Ellipse
  12. 12Hyperbola
  13. 13Indefinite Integration
  14. 14Inequalities & Modulus
  15. 15Inverse Trigonometric Functions
  16. 16Limits
  17. 17Logarithms
  18. 18Matrices
  19. 19Methods of Differentiation
  20. 20Number System & Basics
  21. 21Parabola
  22. 22Permutations & Combinations
  23. 23Probability
  24. 24Properties of Triangle
  25. 25Quadratic Equations
  26. 26Sequences & Series
  27. 27Sets, Relations & Functions
  28. 28Statistics
  29. 29Straight Lines
  30. 30Trigonometric Equations
  31. 31Trigonometric Ratios & Identities
  32. 32Vectors

Chapter 20 · Class 11-12 & JEE Main/Adv

Number System & Basics

33 topics in 12 parts

Full lessonClass 11 Mathematics · Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations

Key ideas

+Y +Z +X O(0,0,0) Line L A(x₁, y₁, z₁) a P(x, y, z) r Parallel Vector b = aî + bĵ + ck̂ Cartesian Form: (x - x₁)/a = (y - y₁)/b = (z - z₁)/c = λ ⟺ General Point: (x₁ + λa, y₁ + λb, z₁ + λc)
Number System & Basics

Analytical Comparison & Distinction Matrix

Analytical MethodStandard RepresentationParametric / Invariant Framework
Algebraic NatureExplicit equations relating spatial coordinatesParameterized using scalar parameters (λ, μ) or vectors
Symmetry UsageRelies on coordinate expansionExploits vector dot/cross products for rapid simplification
Computational EfficiencyDirect for intercept evaluationSuperior for angles, orthogonal projections, and distances
Common MistakeSign confusion in determinantsOmitting boundary condition checks

All 33 topics in Number System & Basics

  1. Principle of Mathematical Induction

    • Induction Proofs & Divisibility Statements
    • Summation & Inequality Proofs by Induction
  2. Types of Statements & Logical Connectives

    • Simple & Compound Statements
    • Conjunction, Disjunction & Negation
  3. Truth Tables, Tautology & Contradiction

    • Formation & Evaluation of Truth Tables
    • Tautology & Contradiction Identification
    • Logical Equivalence of Statements
  4. Conditional & Bi-Conditional Statements

    • Implication & Truth Table
    • Converse, Inverse & Contrapositive
    • Bi-conditional Statements
  5. Validity of Statements & Quantifiers

    • Universal & Existential Quantifiers
    • Methods of Proof & Validity of Statements
    • Set Theory Usage in Logic
  6. Factorials & Prime Power Exponents

    • Exponent of Prime in n! (Legendre's Formula)
    • Unit & Ten's Digits of Factorials
    • Factorial Simplification & Equations
  7. GCD & LCM

    • Properties & Relation of GCD & LCM
    • Counting Integral Pairs with Given GCD/LCM
    • Word Problems & Applications
  8. Divisibility Rules & Divisor Properties

    • Tests of Divisibility & Digit Conditions
    • Number & Counting of Divisors
    • Sum & Product of Divisors
  9. Modular Arithmetic & Cyclicity

    • Remainder Calculation & Modular Congruence
    • Cyclicity & Last Digits of Powers
  10. Surds & Radicals

    • Square Root of Quadratic Surds
    • Simplification & Rationalization of Surds
    • Integer Part & Radical Inequalities
  11. Algebraic Identities & Digit Problems

    • Expansion & Value Evaluation of Algebraic Identities
    • Digit-based Number Problems & Reversal
    • Base & Number Representation
  12. Diophantine Equations & Number Theory

    • Integral Solutions of Equations
    • Perfect Squares & Perfect Cubes Conditions
    • Rational & Irrational Numbers Properties