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x =√k+√k+√k…… ect
x² = k + x
x² - x = k
x² - x + (1/2)² = k + (1/2)² factorise x² - x + (1/2)²
(x + 1/2)² = k + 1/4
(x + 1/2)² = (4k + 1)/4
x + 1/2 = ± √(4k + 1)/2
x = 1/2 ± √(4k + 1)/2
it obviously has to be positive
x = 1/2 + √(4k + 1)/2
x = (1 + √(4k + 1))/2
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Surds are normally irrational numbers.
What is the difference between surds and irrationals?
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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 surds?
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Are surds plant roots?
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Can a surd be negative?
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Why are irrational numbers called surds?
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