82n

Higher tier only

Simplifying surds by taking out square factors

82n Simplify a surd.

82n Simplify a multiple of a surd.

82n Write a surd in the form \sqrt{a}.

82n Multiply two surds.

82n Multiply two surds that require simplifying.

82n Add or subtract surds with the same number under the square root.

82n Add or subtract surds that require simplifying.

16n: list Factors or Multiples

33n: evaluating powers and roots and identifying square or cube numbers

Square

Factor

Square root

Surd

Simplify

Irrational

86n: rationalising the denominator when the denominator is a single surd (higher tier only)

87n: expanding pairs of brackets containing surds (higher tier only)

88n: recognising a geometric sequence where the common ratio is a surd (higher tier only)

Simplifying surds

Adding surds

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