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

examples

Calculators

Some calculators can work with surds and are useful for simplifying and rationalising calculations.

See our video demonstration.

  • Please note: Check with your syllabus if a calculator can be used.

 

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