Year 10
Higher
Write a√b in form √x
In this lesson, we will write surds of the form a√b in form √x. We will use our knowledge of factors and square roots to reduce surds to their simplest form.
Year 10
Higher
Write a√b in form √x
In this lesson, we will write surds of the form a√b in form √x. We will use our knowledge of factors and square roots to reduce surds to their simplest form.
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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will write surds of the form a√b in form in the form √x. We will use our knowledge of factors and square roots to reduce surds to their simplest form.
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3 Questions
Q1.
Simplify 6√20
A
B
C
Q2.
Simplify 3√12/8√20
B
C
D
Q3.
Simplify 2√18 : 3√28
A
B
D
3 Questions
Q1.
Which answer is correct if 9√2 is rewritten in the form √x?
A
B
D
Q2.
Is the following statement true or false?
False
Q3.
Which 2 integers does 5√6 lie between?
A
B
C