Surds

Simplifying surds - The division rule

In this tutorial you are shown the division rule for surds. This rule helps in breaking down a fraction that is square rooted.

For example

examples

You may wish to try this before watching the video.

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.

 

Maths Aid

Books and Study Guides for Edexcel AQA OCR and MEI

Hertfordshire Web Design