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it depends on what surd you have. Take root 72 for example, to simplify this, divide by a factor of 72, in this case 8, so that you are left with root 8 times by root 9. The root 9 can be simplified to just 3, and you will be left with 3 root 8 as your simplified answer
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What are surds?
A surd is a square root which cannot be reduced to a whole number: however you need to be able to simplify them.
How do you find surds?
Surds are normally irrational numbers.
What is the difference between surds and irrationals?
Roots that are irrational are called surds. There are irrational numbers that are not surds since they are not roots of any equation. For example, Pi. Rational roots, such as square root of 4, are not surds.
Why are irrational numbers called surds?
Irrational number are NOT called surds. For example, pi is irrational but it is not a surd.Surds are a very small subset of irrational numbers.
What are mathematical expressions containing irrational roots of numbers?
surds:- if this is for the Mail on Sunday GK crossword YES IT IS
What are surds?
A surd is a square root which cannot be reduced to a whole number: however you need to be able to simplify them.
How can you simplify in math?
It depends on the context. You can simplify expressions, fractions, surds and so on. The methods for each is different so it is necessary to know a bit more before the question can be answered.
How do you find surds?
Surds are normally irrational numbers.
Can two irrational numbers have a product as rational?
Yes. A simple example: sqrt(2)*sqrt(2) = 2 This property is used to "simplify" (rationalise the denominator of) surds.
Simplify math expressions?
Yes, you can but it depends on the context. You can simplify fractions, or simplify surds, or algebraic expressions and in each case the simplification means different things. So if you want a sensible answer to your question I would suggest that you use a proper question rather than stick a quastion mark at the end of a phrase!
Are surds plant roots?
No. Surds are a part of maths, and are the opposite of powers.
What is the difference between surds and irrationals?
Roots that are irrational are called surds. There are irrational numbers that are not surds since they are not roots of any equation. For example, Pi. Rational roots, such as square root of 4, are not surds.
Who created surds?
Princewilly created surds. he has a bold head. his nickname is britney this was posted by, Elena Whiteman
Does the square root of ab equal square root of a Times Square root of b?
Yes, that is correct. It is one of the basic properties of surds, and is used in many identities and some equations, to simplify and calulate and prove.
What are like surds?
the limit does not exist
What is surds in algebra?
Irrational numbers
Who created maths surds?
Whoever it was who discovered that if you had a square whose sides were one unit long, the lengths of its diagonals were sqrt(2) - surds!
