AS/A2 Pure 2 Pure 3

P1 Topic 2: Algebra
Multiplying surds
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Summary When multiplying out the brackets when surds are involved, you follow exactly the same rules as in normal algebra. This page uses WebEQ. To speed up downloading you can install this WebEQ Math Viewer . Click on the Math Viewer icon and you will be taken to the download site.