Simplify simple surds

In this lesson, we will simplify surds of the form √b. We will use our knowledge of factors and square roots to reduce surds to their simplest form.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which of the following is NOT an integer?

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Q2.Which of the following is an irrational number?

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Q3.Which number is NOT a surd?

3/3

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which of the following is NOT an integer?

1/3

Q2.Which of the following is an irrational number?

2/3

Q3.Which number is NOT a surd?

3/3

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Simplify simple surds

Simplify surds of the form √b

Q1.Which of the following is NOT another way of writing √84?

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Q2.Which of the following is the correct simplification of √90?

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Q3.Which of the following is the correct simplification of √18/√32?

3/3

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Simplify simple surds

Simplify surds of the form √b

Q1.Which of the following is NOT another way of writing √84?

1/3

Q2.Which of the following is the correct simplification of √90?

2/3

Q3.Which of the following is the correct simplification of √18/√32?

3/3

Lesson summary: Simplify simple surds

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