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  • 1. Functions55
  • 2. Simultaneous equations and quadratics34
  • 2. Quadratic functions35
  • 3. Factors and polynomials61
  • 4. Equations, inequalities and graphs127
  • 5. Logarithmic and exponential functions86
  • 6. Straight-line graphs107
  • 7. Coordinate geometry of the circle6
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  • 14. Calculus — Differentiation 261
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  • 16. Kinematics42
  • Indices and surds39

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Additional Mathematics 0606 / Indices and surds / 2.4

2.4: Finding constants in a surd identity

0606/21/O/N/16 — Question 2 · 5 marks

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Without using a calculator, find the integers aaa and bbb such that a3+1+b3−1=3−3\dfrac{a}{\sqrt{3} + 1} + \dfrac{b}{\sqrt{3} - 1} = \sqrt{3} - 33​+1a​+3​−1b​=3​−3.
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