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Surds answer explanations

Review worked answers and explanations for Surds. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics.

Answer explanations

Question 1 of 2

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Paper 2 structured question: Surds

Paper 2Core or Extended Mathematics5 marks

Description

Simplify Surds

Simplify the following surds and express your answers in simplest form.

Expression
\( \sqrt{20} \)
\( \sqrt{200 - 32} \)
  1. a

    Calculate Simplify \( \sqrt{20} \).

    [2]
  2. b

    Calculate Simplify \( \sqrt{200 - 32} \).

    [3]