Mathematics GCSE
exact surd answers
What exact surd answers means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of exact surd answers
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
An answer that keeps the root in place rather than rounding, as the wording of the question on accuracy wanted.
Topics that use exact surd answers
- Algebra - Solving equations and inequalities (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Algebraic modelling of real-world situations
- Approximate solution
- Coefficient
- completing the square
- Defining variables and interpreting solutions
- Discriminant
- Elimination
- Factor
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