NDA Mathematics Notes & PYQs
Formulas & Short Tricks
Algebra: (a+b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2, (a-b)^2 = a^2 - 2ab + b^2
Trigonometry: sin^2θ + cos^2θ = 1; 1 + tan^2θ = sec^2θ
Calculus: d/dx (x^n) = n*x^(n-1), d/dx (sinx) = cosx
Probability: P(E) = (Favorable outcomes) / (Total outcomes)
Important Topics
Algebra: Quadratic equations, inequalities, sequences & series
Trigonometry: Heights & distances, identities
Calculus: Differentiation, integration, limits, continuity
Vector Algebra & 3D Geometry
Statistics & Probability
Matrices & Determinants
Coordinate Geometry: Straight lines, circles, conic sections
Previous Year Questions (PYQs) Examples
Q1. Solve for x: 2x^2 - 5x + 3 = 0
Solution: Factorizing, (2x-3)(x-1)=0 ⇒ x = 3/2 or 1
Q2. If tan A = 3/4, find sin A and cos A.
Solution: sin A = 3/5, cos A = 4/5
Q3. Evaluate ∫ (2x^2 + 3x) dx
Solution: (2/3)x^3 + (3/2)x^2 + C
Practice Questions
1. If roots of ax^2 + bx + c = 0 are equal, show that b^2 = 4ac.
2. Evaluate ∫ cos^2x dx.
3. Find the equation of a line parallel to x+2y+3=0 and passing through (2, -3).
4. If 5 cards are drawn from a pack of 52 cards, find probability of drawing 3 kings.