Surds - Rationalising the Denominator (AQA A-Level Mathematics): Quizzes
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Why are surds in denominators considered bad presentation?
Why are surds in denominators considered bad presentation?
They are not in simplified form
What should you multiply by to rationalise the denominator?
What should you multiply by to rationalise the denominator?
What is an example of?
What is an example of?
Simplified surd form
Rationalise fully.
Rationalise fully.
What is in simplified surd form?
What is in simplified surd form?
When simplifying surd fractions, when should you simplify the surds themselves?
When simplifying surd fractions, when should you simplify the surds themselves?
First, before rationalising
What is the conjugate of ?
What is the conjugate of ?
Calculate .
Calculate .
Are negative denominators acceptable in final answers?
Are negative denominators acceptable in final answers?
No, they are bad presentation
