Reellejä

Reellejä, also known as real numbers, form a fundamental concept in mathematics. They encompass all rational and irrational numbers. Rational numbers are those that can be expressed as a fraction of two integers, such as 1/2 or -3/4. Irrational numbers, on the other hand, cannot be expressed in such a way and include numbers like pi (π) and the square root of 2.

The set of real numbers is often denoted by the symbol R. This set includes positive numbers, negative numbers, and zero. Real numbers can be visualized on a number line, where each point corresponds to a unique real number. This property makes them incredibly useful for representing quantities that can vary continuously, such as measurements of length, time, or temperature.

The operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (excluding division by zero) are well-defined for real numbers, and these operations follow standard algebraic properties like associativity and commutativity. The concept of limits, crucial in calculus, is also built upon the properties of real numbers. Real numbers are essential in almost all branches of mathematics and science, providing the foundation for advanced mathematical theories and practical applications.