Question

Match the following numbers with their respective terms in the surd $\sqrt[5]{54}$

• A. Radical
• B. Radicand
• C. Order of the surd
• D. Surd

Answer 1

In the general form of a surd, $\sqrt[n]{na},$
a = radicand,
n = order of the surd,
the symbol used is called as radical,
and the whole expression
$\sqrt[n]{na}$ is a surd.

So, in $\sqrt[5]{54}$ ,
4 is the radicand,
5 is the order of the surd,
the symbol is radical and
$\sqrt[5]{54}$ is the surd.