sqrt{3} = 1.732050807568877\) ... \(\pi = 3.14159\) ... Roots that cannot be written as exact decimals are called surds. Leaving an answer in surd form means the answer is exact. This square has ...

Watch this video to learn about the rules of surds. For example, \(\sqrt 4 = 2\) is not a surd. However \(\sqrt 5\) is a surd. If you use a calculator, you will see that \(\sqrt 5 = 2.236067977..