Dividing Surds
√a ÷ √b = √(a ÷ b) |
a½ ÷ b½ = (a ÷ b)½ |
- Example 1. work out √24 ÷ √6
- Example 2. work out √100 ÷ √20
√24 ÷ √6
= √(24 ÷ 6) = √4 = 2
√100 ÷ √20
= √(100 ÷ 20) = √5
√a ÷ √b = √(a ÷ b) |
a½ ÷ b½ = (a ÷ b)½ |
√24 ÷ √6
= √(24 ÷ 6) = √4 = 2
√100 ÷ √20
= √(100 ÷ 20) = √5