Surds

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What is a Surd?

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This video from Maynooth University gives the definition of a surd, then explains how to identify what is and isn’t a surd. It also gives some helpful advice on how to recognise if a term involving a root can be simplified.

Note: All Maynooth University content is available for free at msc.maths.nuim.ie.

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