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Indices & Surds

Indices & Surds

Indices
Let a be a real number and m is a positive integer, then

Rules of Indices
Let a and b be two real number and m & n are two positive integers, then

Surds
Let a be rational number and n be a positive integer such that a(1/n) = a. Then, a is
called a surd of order n.
In simple terms, When we can't simplify a number to remove a square root (or cube
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root etc) then it is a surd.

Example:
2 (square root of 2) can't be simplified further so it is a surd
4 (square root of 4) can be simplified (to 2), so it is not a surd!

Comparing Magnitudes of Surds

For comparing surds convert each of them into forms having same order and then
compare their bases.

Rules of Surds
Let a be a rational number and m & n be two integers, then

Addition and Subtraction of Surds

Similiar surds can be added and subtracted but dissimilar surds cannot be added.

Multiplication of Surds
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Division of Surds

Rationalisation
When two surds are such that their product is a rational number, either of them is
called rationalising factor of the other.

Cube & Cube Root

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Percentage

Quantitative Aptitude
Number System
Simplification
HCF and LCM
Fraction
Square & Square Root
Cube & Cube Root
Indices & Surds
Percentage
Average
Ratio & Proportion
Allegation
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Age Relation Problem

Data Interpretation
Profit & Loss
Partnership
Simple Interest
Compound Interest
Work & Time
Series & Sequence
Area & Perimeter
Volume & Surface Area
Algebra
Trigonometry
Geometry
Coordinate Geometry
Work & Wages
Pipe and Cistern
Time and Distance
Boat and Streams
Discount
Practice Questions

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