Surds
Simplifying surds - The multiplication rule
In this tutorial you are shown the multiplication rule for surds. This rule helps in simplifying a surd. The video starts off by introducing the rule and verifying it. Then goes on to do the following examples which you may want to try first of all.
For example
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Calculators
Some calculators can work with surds and are useful for simplifying and rationalising calculations.
- Please note: Check with your syllabus if a calculator can be used.