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Whole Numbers Notes

This document covers Chapter 5 of CBSE Class 6 Mathematics, focusing on Whole Numbers. It defines whole and natural numbers, explains the number line, and outlines properties such as closure, commutative, associative, and distributive properties. Additionally, it includes identity elements and patterns in whole numbers, along with practice questions for students.

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Whole Numbers Notes

This document covers Chapter 5 of CBSE Class 6 Mathematics, focusing on Whole Numbers. It defines whole and natural numbers, explains the number line, and outlines properties such as closure, commutative, associative, and distributive properties. Additionally, it includes identity elements and patterns in whole numbers, along with practice questions for students.

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CBSE Class 6 Mathematics - Chapter 5: Whole Numbers (Oxford New Enjoying Mathematics)

1. What are Whole Numbers? - Whole numbers = All natural numbers + 0 - Example: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ... (No
fractions/decimals/negatives!)

2. Natural Numbers - Numbers starting from 1 onwards


- Example: 1, 2, 3, 4, ...

3. Number Line - A line where numbers are marked at equal distances. - You can add, subtract, and
multiply using a number line.

4. Properties of Whole Numbers

a. Closure Property
- Addition & Multiplication: Closed (always gives a whole number)
- Example: 5 + 3 = 8; 2 × 4 = 8 - Subtraction & Division are NOT closed
- Example: 5 - 8 = -3 (Not a whole number)

b. Commutative Property
- Applies to Addition & Multiplication only
- Example: 4 + 5 = 5 + 4; 3 × 6 = 6 × 3

c. Associative Property
- (a + b) + c = a + (b + c)
- (a × b) × c = a × (b × c)

d. Distributive Property
- a × (b + c) = a×b + a×c
- Example: 2 × (3 + 4) = 2×3 + 2×4 = 6 + 8 = 14

5. Identity Elements - Additive Identity = 0


- a + 0 = a - Multiplicative Identity = 1
-a×1=a

6. Patterns in Whole Numbers - Use logic and math tricks to solve patterns. - Example:
- 1² = 1
- 1 + 3 = 4 = 2²
- 1 + 3 + 5 = 9 = 3²
- So, sum of first n odd numbers = n²

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Tips to Remember: - 0 is a whole number but NOT a natural number. - Whole numbers go on forever
(infinite). - Practice number line – it’s important for operations.

🎓 Worksheet: Practice Time!

Q1. Write the first 5 whole numbers:


Ans: ________

Q2. Fill in the blanks:


(a) Whole numbers start from _
(b) 0 is a _ number but not a _ number.

Q3. Use properties to simplify:


(a) 3 + (5 + 2) = _
(b) 2 × (4 + 3) = _

Q4. Which of the following are whole numbers? (Tick ✓)


- [ ] -2
-[]0
- [ ] 1.5
-[]8

Q5. Is subtraction of two whole numbers always a whole number?


Ans: ________

Q6. Use number line to show:


(a) 2 + 3 = _
(b) 5 - 2 = ___

Q7. Find the sum of first 4 odd numbers and verify using the pattern formula. Ans: ________

Have fun solving! 🌟

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