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Maths Formulas: Solved Examples and Essential Maths Formulas for Every Student | Class 6 to 12

Kasturi Talukdar

Updated on 18th September, 2024 , 10 min read

MathS Formulas

Maths formulas: Get an Overview

Maths formulas are the building blocks for solving complex problems and unlocking the secrets of the universe. Whether you're a student, a professional in a STEM field, or simply someone who wants to sharpen their analytical skills, understanding and applying mathematical formulas is essential. In this article, we will delve into the world of mathematical formulas, exploring their significance, and providing a comprehensive guide to help you master them. Let's embark on this exciting journey of mathematical discovery!

A mathematical formula is a precise representation or rule that emerges from the relationship between multiple quantities, and its outcome is expressed using symbolic notation. Math formulas consist of various elements, such as constants, which are specific numbers, variables that represent unknown values, mathematical signs and symbols, and occasionally exponential powers.

BODMAS Formula

B = Bracket 

O = Of

D = Division

M = Multiplication 

A = Addition

S = Subtraction 

Basic Algebra Formulas

  1. a2 – b2 = (a – b)(a + b)
  2. (a + b)2 = a2 + 2ab + b2
  3. a2 + b2 = (a + b)2 – 2ab
  4. (a – b)2 = a2 – 2ab + b2
  5. (a + b + c)2 = a2 + b2 + c2 + 2ab + 2bc + 2ca
  6. (a – b – c)2 = a2 + b2 + c2 – 2ab + 2bc – 2ca
  7. (a + b)3 = a3 + 3a2b + 3ab2 + b3 ; (a + b)3 = a3 + b3 + 3ab(a + b)
  8. (a – b)3 = a3 – 3a2b + 3ab2 – b3 = a3 – b3 – 3ab(a – b)
  9. a3 – b3 = (a – b)(a2 + ab + b2)
  10. a3 + b3 = (a + b)(a2 – ab + b2)
  11. (a + b)4 = a4 + 4a3b + 6a2b2 + 4ab3 + b4
  12. (a – b)4 = a4 – 4a3b + 6a2b2 – 4ab3 + b4
  13. a4 – b4 = (a – b)(a + b)(a2 + b2)
  14. a5 – b5 = (a – b)(a4 + a3b + a2b2 + ab3 + b4)
  15. (a +b+ c)2=a2+b2+c2+2ab+2bc+2ca
  16. (a +b+ c+…)2=a2+b2+c2+⋯+2(ab +ac+ bc +⋯
  17. (x+ y+ z)2=x2+y2+z2+2xy+2yz+2xz
  18. (x +y−z)2=x2+y2+z2+2xy−2yz−2xz
  19. (x− y+ z)2=x2+y2+z2−2xy−2yz+2xz
  20. (x−y−z)2=x2+y2+z2−2xy+2yz−2xz
  21. x3+y3+z3−3xyz=(x+ y+ z)(x2+y2+z2−xy−yz−xz)
  22. x2+y2=1/2[(x+ y)2+(x−y)2]
  23. (x +a)(x +b)(x +c)=x3+(a +b+ c)x2+(ab +bc+ ca)x+ abc
  24. x3+y3=(x+ y)(x2−xy+y2)
  25. x3−y3=(x−y)(x2+xy+y2)
  26. x2+y2+z2−xy−yz−zx=1/2[(x−y)2+(y−z)2+(z−x)2]

Maths Formulas Table

The table below has all the basic maths formulas:

Perimeter

  1. Square
  2. Rectangle
  1. P = 4a
  2. P = 2(l+b)

Circumference

  1. Circle
  1. C = 2 (pi) r

Area

  1. Square
  2. Rectangle
  3. Triangle
  4. Trapezoid
  5. Circle
  1. A = a2
  2. A = l x b
  3. A = ½(b x h)
  4. A = ((b1 +b2 ) x h) / 2
  5. A = π x r 2

Surface Area

  1. Cube
  2. Cylinder
  3. Cone
  4. Sphere
  1. S = 6l2
  2. CSA = 2 x π x r x h
  3. CSA = π x r x l
  4. S = 4 x π x r 2

Volume

  1. Cylinder
  2. Cone
  3. Sphere
  1. V = πr 2h
  2. V =1/3 πr 2h
  3. V = 4/3 x π x r3 

Pythagoras Theorem

a2 + b2 = c2

Distance Formula

d = √[(x2 – x1)2 +(y2 – y1)2]

Slope of a line

m = y2 – y1 / x2 – x1

Mid- Point Formula

M = [(x1 + x2 )/ 2 , (y1 + y2 )/ 2]

Algebraic Formula

  1. Pythagorean theorem
  2. Slope-intercept form of the equation of a line
  3. Distance formula
  4. Total cost
  5. Quadratic formula
  6. Laws of Exponents
  7. Fractional Exponents
  1. a2 + b2 = c2
  2. y = mx + c
  3. d = rt
  4. total cost = (number of units) × (price per unit)
  5. X = [-b ± √(b2 – 4ac)] /2a
  6. am x b m = (a x b)m; am x a n = (a)m+n
  7. a1/2 = √a

Trigonometric Formulas

  1. Sine Function
  2. Cosine Function
  3. Tangent Function
  1. Sin x = Opposite Side/ Hypotenuse
  2. Cos X = Adjacent Side/ Hypotenuse
  3. Tan x = Opposite Side/ Adjacent Side

Maths formulas: Important Maths Formulas from Class 6-12

Gaining a comprehensive understanding of mathematics formulas significantly enhances students' performance in examinations across all academic levels, be it class tests, final exams, or board exams. Most of the chapters within the mathematics syllabus are interconnected, meaning that mastering the formulas of one chapter simplifies comprehension of subsequent chapters. Noteworthy examples of interrelated chapters include percentage and profit-loss, percentages and fractions, real numbers and complex numbers, among others.

To truly grasp the formulas, students must allocate sufficient time and effort to systematically analyze and comprehend them. Detailed lists of math formulas are readily available for each chapter as per the latest syllabus of respective academic standards.

Maths Formulas: Class 6

  1. 1,000,000,000 is called one billion.
  2. Anything divided by zero is called ‘undefined'.
  3. A number is divisible by 2 if it has 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8 in one place.
  4. A number is divisible by 3 if the sum of the digits is a multiple of 3.
  5. A simple closed figure formed by line segments is a polygon. Triangle is a three-sided Polygon. Quadrilaterals are four-sided polygons.
  6. An equation is a condition represented on a variable. An equation is composed of two sides, known as the Left-Hand Side and Right Hand Side, separated by an equal (=) sign. 
  7. The perimeter of a Square = 4 × Length of its side
  8. Perimeter of a Rectangle = 2 × (Length + Breadth)
  9. The perimeter of an Equilateral triangle = 3 × Length of a side
  10. Area of a Rectangle = length × breadth
  11. Variable refers to a value that is not fixed. It can take different values.
  12. An equation is a condition represented on a variable.
  13. An equation is composed of two sides, known as the Left-Hand Side and Right Hand Side, separated by an equal (=) sign.

Maths Formulas: Class 7

  1. Product of rational numbers = (Product of Numerators) / (Product of Denominators)
  2. First Rational Number × (Reciprocal of other Rational Number)
  3. Area of a Square = Side2
  4. The perimeter of a Square = 4 × Side
  5. Area of Rectangle = Length × Breadth
  6. Perimeter of a Rectangle = 2 × (Length + Breadth)
  7. Area of a Parallelogram = Base × Height
  8. Area of Triangle = 1/ 2 × Base × Height
  9. Circumference of a circle = π d, where ‘d' is the diameter of a circle and π = 22/7 or 3.14
  10. Area of a circle = πr2
  11. Law of Product: am × an = am+n
  12. Law of Quotient: am/an = am-n
  13. Law of Zero Exponent: a0 = 1
  14. Law of Negative Exponent: a-m = 1/am
  15. Law of Power of a Power: (am)n = amn
  16. Law of Power of a Product: (ab)m = ambm
  17. Law of Power of a Quotient: (a/b)m = am/bm
  18. (a-b) 2 = a2 – 2ab + b2 
  19. (a-b-c)2 = a2 + b2 + c2 – 2ab + 2bc – 2ac

If their two ratios are equivalent for any four quantities, those four quantities are said to be proportionate.

Increase in Percentage = (Change / Original Amount) × 100

Profit Percentage = (Profit / Cost price) × 100

Simple Interest = (Principal × Rate × Time) / 100

Amount = Principal + Interest

Read more about the Straight Line Formula.

Maths Formulas: Class 8

  1. Additive inverse of rational number: a/b = -b/a
  2. Multiplicative Inverse of a/b = c/d , if a/b × c/d = 1
  3. Distributives a(b – c) = ab – ac
  4. Probability of the occurrence of an event = Number of outcomes that comprise an event/ Total number of outcomes
  5. Compound Interest formula = Amount – Principal, Amount in case the interest is calculated annually = Principal (1 + Rate/100)n, where ‘n' is the period.
  6. (a – b)2 = a2 – 2ab + b2
  7. (a + b) (a – b) = a2 – b2  
  8. Euler's Formula: For any polyhedron, Number of faces + Number of vertices – Number of edges = 2
  9. Volume of a Cone = (1 / 3)πr2h
  10. Volume of a Sphere = (4/3) π r3

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Maths Formulas: Class 9

Topic

Shapes/Statistics

Maths Formulas

Real Numbers 

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  1. √ab = √a √b
  2. √(a/b) = √a / √b
  3. (√a + √b) (√a – √b) = a – b 
  4. (√a + √b)2 = a + 2√ab + b
  5. (a + √b) (a – √b) = a2 – b
  6. (a + b) (a – b) = a2 – b2






 

Geometry Formulas 

Rectangle

A = Length x Width

P = 2(Length + Width)

Triangle

A = ½ x Breadth x Height

P = Sum of all the three sides of a triangle 

Trapezoid

A = ½ x Height x (b₁x b₂)

P = Sum of all the sides of a trapezoid

Parallelogram

A = Breadth x Height

P = 2( a+ b)

Here. a = side

B = base 

Circle

A = πr²

P = 2 πr 

Algebra Identities 

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  • (x + β)² = x² + β² + 2 x β
  • (x – β)² = x² + β² – 2 x β
  • (x + θ) (x – θ) = x² – θ² 
  • (x + α)(x + θ) = x² + (α + θ)x + αθ
  • (x + α)(x – θ) = x² + (α – θ)x – αθ
  • (x – α)(x + θ) = x² + (θ – α)x – xθ
  • (x – α)(x – θ) = x² – (α + θ)x + αq
  • (α + θ)³ = α³ + θ³ + 3αθ(α + θ)
  • (α – θ)³ = α³ + θ³ – 3αθ(α – θ)
  • (α + β + θ)² = α² + β² + θ² + 2αβ + 2βθ + 2αθ
  • (α + β – θ)² = α² + β² + θ² + 2αβ – 2βθ – 2αθ
  • (α – β + θ)² = α² + β² + θ²- 2αβ – 2βθ + 2αθ
  • (α – β – θ)² = α² + β² + θ² – 2αβ + 2βθ – 2αθ
  • (x)³ + (β)³ = ( x + β) (x² – xβ + β)
  • (x)³ – (β)³ = ( x + β) (x² – xβ + β)









 

Surface Area and Volume 

Cuboid

2 = (lb + bh + hl), 

Here, l = length, 

b = Breadth, h = height

V = Length x Breadth x Height

Cube

A = 6 side²

V = Side³

Cylinder

A = 2πr( h + r)

Here,

r = radius of circular cylinder

H = height of a cylinder

V = πr²H

Cone

A = πr( L + r)

Here, 

l = slant height 

r = Radius of base

Also, l² = h² + r², where h is the cone's height 

V = ½ πr² 

Sphere

A = 4πr²

V = 4/3πr³

Heron's Formula

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Area of Triangle with 3 sides

√s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)

Here, s = semi perimeter

A,b, c are the sides of a triangle.

Semi Perimeter

S = ( a + b + c)/2

Polynomial Formula 

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P (x) = anxn + an- 1xn- 1 – an- 2xn- 1 + …… ax + a0

Statistics (Measure of Central Tendency)

Mean

Sum of all the observations/ Total Number of Observations

Median

For odd observations = ((n+1)/2)th observations

For even Observations – ((n/2)th + ((n/2) +1)th)/2 observations 

Mode

The value which occurs most frequently in a data 

Read more about the Collinear Points.

FAQs on Maths Formulas 
Q. What are the basic formulas of maths?

A. The following formulas are very popular amongst Elementary & Middle School students: 

  • Area of Rectangle: area = length x width.
  • Perimeter of a rectangle: 2(l + b) 
  • Area of a square: a² 
  • Perimeter of a square: 4 x a
  • Area of a circle: π x r² 
  • Circumference of a circle: 2π x r.
  • Find the Average: Sum of total numbers divided by the number of values.
Q. What is the most important math formula?
A. Pythagoras' Theorem has contributed significantly to the growth and development of mathematics as a discipline. This theorem is widely applied in geometry and trigonometry, essential branches of mathematics. 
Q. What is the famous mathematical formula?
A. Pythagorean Theorem (c² = a² + b²) is very popular and widely studied in mathematics. 
Q. What is basic math?
A. Basic math involves the following: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Some basic fundamental mathematical concepts include learning shapes, patterns, fractions, decimals, percentages, exponents, ratios, scientific notation, and formulas.
Q. What is Ramanujan formulas?
A. In number theory, a branch of mathematics, the Ramanujan-Nagell equation is an equation between a square number and a number seven less than a power of two: it is an exponential Diophantine equation, that is to say an equation to be solved in integers where one of the variables appears as an exponent.

 

Maths Formulas: Class 10

Algebra Formulas

  1. (a + b)2 = a2 + 2ab + b2
  2. (a – b)2 = a2 – 2ab + b2
  3. (a + b) (a – b) = a2 – b2
  4. (x + a)(x + b) = x2 + (a + b)x + ab
  5. (x + a)(x – b) = x2 + (a – b)x – ab
  6. (x – a)(x + b) = x2 + (b – a)x – ab
  7. (x – a)(x – b) = x2 – (a + b)x + ab
  8. (a + b)3 = a3 + b3 + 3ab(a + b)
  9. (a – b)3 = a3 – b3 – 3ab(a – b)
  10. (x + y + z)2 = x2 + y2 + z2 + 2xy + 2yz + 2xz
  11. (x + y – z)2 = x2 + y2 + z2 + 2xy – 2yz – 2xz
  12. (x – y + z)2 = x2 + y2 + z2 – 2xy – 2yz + 2xz
  13. (x – y – z)2 = x2 + y2 + z2 – 2xy + 2yz – 2xz
  14. x3 + y3 + z3 – 3xyz = (x + y + z)(x2 + y2 + z2 – xy – yz – xz)

Arithmetic Formulas 

  1. an = a + (n – 1) d, where an is the nth term.
  2. Sn= n/2 [2a + (n – 1)d]

Trigonometry Formulas

  1. sin(90° – A) = cos A
  2. cos(90° – A) = sin A
  3. tan(90° – A) = cot A
  4. cot(90° – A) = tan A
  5. sec(90° – A) = cosec A
  6. cosec(90° – A) = sec A
  7. sin2 θ + cos2 θ = 1 ⇒sin2 θ = 1 – cos2 θ ⇒cos2 θ = 1 – sin2 θ
  8. cosec2 θ – cot2 θ = 1 ⇒cosec2 θ = 1 + cot2 θ ⇒cot2 θ = cosec2 θ – 1
  9. sec2 θ – tan2 θ = 1 ⇒sec2 θ = 1 + tan2 θ ⇒tan2 θ = sec2 θ – 1
  10. sin θ cosec θ = 1 ⇒cos θ sec θ = 1 ⇒tan θ cot θ = 1

Circle Formula

  1. The tangent to a circle equation x2 + y2 = a2 for a line y = mx + c is given by the equation y = mx ± a √ [1+ m2].
  2. The tangent to a circle equation x2 + y2 = a2 at (a1,b1) is xa1 + yb1 = a2

Area and Volume Formulas 

  1. The volume of Sphere = 4/3 ×π r3
  2. Lateral Surface Area of Sphere (LSA) = 4π r2
  3. Total Surface Area of Sphere (TSA) = 4πr2
  4. The volume of the Right Circular Cylinder = πr2h
  5. Lateral Surface Area of Right Circular Cylinder (LSA) = 2×(πrh)
  6. Total Surface Area of Right Circular Cylinder (TSA) = 2πr×(r + h)
  7. The volume of Hemisphere = ⅔ x (πr3)
  8. Lateral Surface Area of Hemisphere (LSA) = 2πr2
  9. Total Surface Area of Hemisphere (TSA) = 3πr2
  10. The volume of Prism = B × h
  11. Lateral Surface Area of Prism (LSA) = p × h

Maths formulas: Class 11

Algebra Formulas

  1. a × (b + c) = a × b + a × c (Distributive property)
  2. a + b = b + a (Commutative Property of Addition)
  3. a × b = b × a (Commutative Property of Multiplication)
  4. a + (b + c) = (a + b) + c (Associative Property of Addition)
  5. a × (b × c) = (a × b) × c (Associative Property of Multiplication)
  6. a + 0 = a (Additive Identity Property)
  7. a × 1 = a(Multiplicative Identity Property)
  8. a + (-a) = 0 (Additive Inverse Property)
  9. a⋅(1/a) = 1 (Multiplicative Inverse Property)
  10. a × (0) =0 (Zero Property of Multiplication)

Trigonometry Formulas

  1. sin(90° – A) = cos A
  2. cos(90° – A) = sin A
  3. tan(90° – A) = cot A
  4. cot(90° – A) = tan A
  5. sec(90° – A) = cosec A
  6. cosec(90° – A) = sec A
  7. sin2 θ + cos2 θ = 1 ⇒sin2 θ = 1 – cos2 θ ⇒cos2 θ = 1 – sin2 θ
  8. cosec2 θ – cot2 θ = 1 ⇒cosec2 θ = 1 + cot2 θ ⇒cot2 θ = cosec2 θ – 1
  9. sec2 θ – tan2 θ = 1 ⇒sec2 θ = 1 + tan2 θ ⇒tan2 θ = sec2 θ – 1
  10. sin θ cosec θ = 1 ⇒cos θ sec θ = 1 ⇒tan θ cot θ = 1

Calculus Formulas

  1. d/dx [f(x) + g (x)] = d/dx [f(x)] + d/dx [g(x)]
  2. d/dx [f(x) – g (x)] = d/dx [f(x)] – d/dx [g(x)]
  3. d/dx [f(x) × g (x)] = d/dx [f(x)] × [g(x)] + [f(x)] × d/dx [g(x)]
  4. d/dx [f(x) / g (x)] = {d/dx [f(x)] × [g(x)] – [f(x)] × d/dx [g(x)]} / g(x)2

Geometry and Lines Formulas 

  1. Slope m = rise/run = Δy/Δx = y2−y1/x2−x1
  2. Point-Slope Form y−y1 = m (x−x1)

Maths Formulas: Class12

Vector Formulas

  1. A + B = B + A (Commutative Law)
  2. A + (B + C) = (A + B) + C (Associative Law)
  3. (A • B )= |P| |Q| cos θ ( Dot Product )
  4. (A × B )= |P| |Q| sin θ (Cross Product)
  5. k (A + B )= kA + kB
  6. A + 0 = 0 + A (Additive Identity)

Trigonometry Formulas

  1. sin-1(-x) = – sin-1x 
  2. tan-1x + cot-1x = π / 2
  3. sin-1x + cos-1 x = π / 2
  4. cos-1(-x) = π – cos-1x
  5. cot-1(-x) = π – cot-1x

Calculus Formulas

  1. ∫ f(x) dx = F(x) + C
  2. Power Rule: ∫ xn dx = (xn+1) / (n+1) + C. (Where n ≠ -1)
  3. Exponential Rules: ∫ ex dx = ex + C 
  4. ∫ ax dx = ax / ln(a) + C
  5. ∫ ln(x) dx = x ln(x) – x + C
  6. Constant Multiplication Rule: ∫ a dx = ax + C, where a is the constant. 
  7. Reciprocal Rule: ∫ (1/x) dx = ln(x)+ C 
  8. Sum Rules: ∫ [f(x) + g(x)] dx = ∫f(x) dx + ∫g(x) dx
  9. Difference Rules: ∫ [f(x) – g(x)] dx = ∫f(x) dx – ∫g(x) dx
  10. ∫k f(x) dx = k ∫f(x) dx, , where k is any real number.
  11. Integration by parts: ∫ f(x) g(x) dx = f(x) ∫ g(x) dx – ∫[d/dx f(x) × ∫ g(x) dx]dx
  12. ∫cos x dx = sin x + C
  13. ∫ sin x dx = -cos x + C
  14. ∫ sec2 x dx = tan x + C
  15. ∫ cosec2 x dx = -cot x + C
  16. ∫ sec x tan x dx = sec x + C
  17. ∫ cosec x cot x dx = – cosec x + C

Geometry Formulas 

  1. Cartesian equation of a plane: lx + my + nz = d 
  2. Distance between two points P(x1, y1, z1) and Q(x2, y2, z2): PQ = √ ((x1 – x2)2 + (y1 – y2)2 + (z1 – z2)2) 

Maths Formulas: Conclusion

Mathematical formulas serve as powerful tools for solving problems across various disciplines. Understanding and mastering these formulas can significantly enhance your problem-solving skills and analytical thinking. From algebraic equations to geometric measurements, trigonometric identities to calculus operations, and probability to statistics, the world of mathematical formulas is vast and interconnected. By familiarizing yourself with these formulas, you gain the confidence to tackle complex mathematical challenges and unlock new realms of knowledge. So, embrace the power of mathematics and let the formulas guide you on your journey of exploration and success.

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