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Working with Irrational Numbers

This section is Grade 10/11 operations with surds that Grade 12 Paper 1 still uses when you simplify. Irrationals are the reals that are not rational: R∖Q\mathbb{R}\setminus\mathbb{Q}. You simplify, add like…

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This section covers Working with Irrational Numbers as part of Exponents and Surds in Grade 12 Mathematics. You'll find clear explanations, worked examples, and key definitions aligned to the CAPS curriculum.

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