GCSE Maths Higher Indices & Surds (AQA)

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GCSE Maths Higher Indices & Surds (AQA) is a Learnaroo Hub learning resource for building Mathematics knowledge and skills at GCSE.

Format: Printable / PDF
Subject: Mathematics
Level: GCSE
Typical time: 25 minutes

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Indices & Surds — Higher Revision
GCSE · AQA 8300 Higher · index laws, fractional indices & surds
Non-calculator skills. Leave answers in exact (surd or index) form unless told otherwise. Laws of indices a^n × a^s = a^(n+s); a^n ÷ a^s = a^(n-s); (a^n)^s = a^(ns). a^0 = 1; a^(-1) = 1/a; a^(1/2) = sqrt(a). For division, zero or negative powers, a != 0. Surds: sqrt(a) × sqrt(b) = sqrt(ab); simplify by taking out square factors.

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