GCSE Maths (AQA)

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Surds

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Number Structure and Calculation

Surds

5:51 Understanding Surds
Spec N8
  • Rational numbers can be written as fractions with integer numerator and denominator
  • Integers are rational numbers
  • Irrational numbers cannot be written as fractions with integer numerator and denominator
  • Irrational numbers have non-terminating decimals
  • Examples of irrational numbers include pi and square roots of non-square rational numbers
  • Thirds are useful for writing irrational numbers precisely
  • Performing calculations with irrational numbers in third form is easier than in decimal form
  • Numbers with a square root that is a perfect square are rational numbers, not thirds
  • Rational and irrational numbers are both real numbers and can be placed on a number line

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