# Exponents & Surds

> This section revises the laws of exponents, then extends them to rational exponents and surds. You will simplify expressions, solve exponential equations, and solve equations containing surds…

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### What will I learn in "Exponents & Surds"?

This section covers Exponents & Surds as part of Algebraic expressions, equations and inequalities in Grade 11 Mathematics. You'll find clear explanations, worked examples, and key definitions aligned to the CAPS curriculum.

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