973 Views

How to find square root of surds


Tanmay Shivhare 23rd Apr, 2019
Answers (2)
Anandhu J 23rd Apr, 2019

Finding square roots come in almost every mathematics syllabus from 8th class. Its simple to find the square root of perfect square that is one which does not give a decimal square root. But there are others that are not perfect squares. These are surds.

Square roots of perfect squares can be found easily by factorization. But such a method cannot be used for finding square root of surds. We can find the root of 4 or 144 with the help of factorization but we need the help of long division method to find square root of surds (for example root of 2, 3, 5 etc.).

The method of doing square root can be learnt by visiting https://www.math-only-math.com/square-root-of-numbers-that-are-not-perfect-squares.html

Preetham 23rd Apr, 2019

Hello.

Let √(19+6√2) = √a + √ b


Squaring both sides


{√(19+6√2)}^2 = (√a + √ b)^2


19 +6√2 = a+b +2√ab


19 +2√(3x3x2) = a+b +2√ab


Equating rational and irrational parts we get a+b = 19 and ab = 18


By intuition a= 18 and b = 1


So, √(19+6√2) = √18 + √ 1 = 3√2 + 1

Related Questions

Amity University-Noida B.Sc A...
Apply
Among top 100 Universities Globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
Victoria University, Delhi NCR
Apply
Apply for UG & PG programs from Victoria University, Delhi NCR Campus
Karnavati University B.Sc Adm...
Apply
100% Placements Assistance | 1200+ Recruiters
Amity University-Noida M.Sc A...
Apply
Among top 100 Universities Globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
GNIOT Greater Noida B.Sc Admi...
Apply
NAAC A+ Accredited | Industry vetted curriculum | Scholarships to Meritorious Students
RV University, Bangalore | B....
Apply
Highly qualified faculty from diverse academic backgrounds. Global exposure via partnerships with top international universities
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books