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CLOSURE PROPERTY OF REAL NUMBERS ADDITION

Closure Property Of Real Numbers Addition

Definition Of Closure Property Of Real Numbers Addition

Real numbers are closed with respect to addition and multiplication.
This means: 
If you add or multiply real numbers the answer is also real.
Let's go through a couple of examples.

Closure Property of Real Number Addition 
The problem 3 + 6 = 9 demonstrates the closure property of real number addition.
Observe that the addends and the sum are real numbers.
The closure property of real number addition states that when we add real numbers to other real numbers the result is also real.
In the example above, 3, 6, and 9 are real numbers

Closure Property of Real Number Multiplication
The problem 5 x 8 = 40 demonstrates the closure property of real number multiplication.
Observe that the factors and the product are real numbers.
The closure property of real number multiplication states that when we multiply real numbers with other real numbers the result is also real.
In the example above, 5, 8, and 40 are real numbers.

More About Closure Property of Real Numbers - Addition

In general, Closure Property states that:
When you combine any two elements of the set the result is also in that set.
Real numbers are closed with respect to addition and multiplication. The examples above illustrate this.
but....what about subtraction and division? Are real numbers closed under subtraction and division too?
Well...subtraction of real numbers is closed but division of real numbers is not closed as we cannot divide by zero. There are situations when we don't get a closed system.

Example of Closure Property of Real Numbers Addition

Subtraction of natural numbers is NOT closed.
Consider the natural numbers 7 and 8
7 - 8 = - 1
Negative 1 is NOT a natural number
So, closure property doesn't work here.
Therefore, the set of natural numbers is not closed under subtraction. 

Video Examples: Closure Property of Real Numbers Addition

Solved Example onClosure Property of Real Numbers Addition

Ques: Determine the set that does not satisfy closure property of addition.

Choices:

A. Real number
B. Irrational numbers
C. Rational numbers
D. Integers

Solution:

Step 1: Here, only the set of irrational numbers does not satisfy closure property of addition.
Step 2: For example, consider the irrational numbers √12 and -√12
Step 3: √12 + (-√12√) = 0 is a rational number.
Step 4: So, the set of irrational numbers does not satisfy the Closure property under addition.

Solved Example on Closure Property of Real Number Multiplication

Determine whether the set {0, 11, - 11} satisfies closure property with respect to multiplication.

Solution:

Step 1: 0, 11, and -11 are the elements of the given set {0, 11, - 11}.
Step 2: 0 x 11 = 0 [0 is an element of the set.]
Step 3: - 11 x 0 = 0 [0 is an element of the set.]
Step 4: - 11 x 11 = - 121, not an element of the given set.
Step 5: So, the given set does not satisfy the closure property with respect to multiplication.

Quick Summary

  • Real numbers are closed under addition.
  • Real numbers are closed under multiplication.
  • Closure means the result of an operation on elements within a set is also within that set.
  • Subtraction of real numbers is closed.
  • Division of real numbers is not closed due to division by zero.
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🍎 Teacher Insights

Use concrete examples to illustrate the concept of closure. Emphasize the importance of testing multiple examples, but also highlighting that just one counterexample is enough to prove that a set is *not* closed under an operation. Use visual aids like number lines and Venn diagrams to represent sets of numbers. Address common misconceptions about closure and other mathematical properties.

🎓 Prerequisites

  • Understanding of real numbers
  • Basic addition and multiplication skills
  • Familiarity with sets

Check Your Knowledge

Q1: Which of the following sets is NOT closed under addition?

Q2: Which of the following demonstrates the closure property of real numbers under multiplication?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is division not closed for real numbers?
A: Because division by zero is undefined, and zero is a real number. Therefore, there exists at least one case where dividing two real numbers does not result in a real number.

Q: Is subtraction closed for natural numbers?
A: No, because subtracting a larger natural number from a smaller one results in a negative number, which is not a natural number (as demonstrated in the provided text).

Q: Are irrational numbers closed under addition?
A: No, as demonstrated by √12 + (-√12) = 0, where the sum of two irrational numbers is a rational number (0).

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