Laws of Indices & Surds (Edexcel A-Level Mathematics): Flashcards
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Definition of a surd
Definition of a surd
Irrational root of a rational number
Type of number a surd is
Type of number a surd is
Irrational
where is prime
where is prime
A surd
Can simplify?
Can simplify?
No, different radicands
in simplified form
in simplified form
Is simplified?
Is simplified?
Yes
as power of
as power of
as power of
as power of
Method for solving index equations
Method for solving index equations
Same base both sides, equate powers