√a ÷ √b: Challenge & Extension
Mathematics
GCSE Higher
10 questions
~20 mins
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A worksheet exploring the division of surds in the form √a ÷ √b, designed to challenge and extend GCSE Higher students' understanding.
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√a ÷ √b: Challenge & Extension
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Grade GCSE Higher
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Fluency & Practice
Calculate each expression involving √a ÷ √b. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Simplify √49 ÷ √7.
[2 marks]2.
Evaluate √16 ÷ √4.
[2 marks]3.
Calculate √81 ÷ √3.
[2 marks]B
Progression & Application
Solve the following problems that involve multiple steps or require applying the surd division property.
1.
Simplify √(25) ÷ √(5).
[3 marks]2.
Express √(36) ÷ √(9) in simplest form.
[3 marks]3.
If √a ÷ √b = 2 and a = 16, find b.
[4 marks]4.
Simplify the expression √(49) ÷ √(x), where x = 7.
[3 marks]C
Challenge & Extension
Tackle these advanced problems involving surds and their simplification.
1.
Simplify √(a^2 * b) ÷ √(a * c), expressing your answer in terms of a, b, and c.
[4 marks]2.
If √(x) ÷ √(y) = 3 and x = 25, find y.
[4 marks]3.
Identify and correct the mistake in simplifying √(36) ÷ √(b) = √(36/b), when b = 49.
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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