What is a Surd? (Junior Cert Mathematics): Quizzes
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What is a surd?
What is a surd?
A number left as a root giving an irrational number
What is true about irrational numbers in decimal form?
What is true about irrational numbers in decimal form?
Infinitely long with no recurring pattern
Why is a surd?
Why is a surd?
It gives an irrational number
Surds can be which types of roots?
Surds can be which types of roots?
Square roots, cube roots, or other roots
Why do we use surds?
Why do we use surds?
To write numbers precisely and accurately
Which of these is a rational number?
Which of these is a rational number?
Is a surd?
Is a surd?
No, because it equals 2, a whole number
When is a root called a surd?
When is a root called a surd?
When it gives an irrational number
Which is an example of an irrational number?
Which is an example of an irrational number?
What does 'exact form' mean?
What does 'exact form' mean?
Leaving a number as a surd
What problem occurs if we round a surd too early?
What problem occurs if we round a surd too early?
The final answer might not be precise
