This is a mnemonic (way of remembering something) developed to deal with everything including roots and powers (for a simpler version see the previous set of notes) and can also be used for solving equations…
SIR! – Squares, Indices, Roots
SIR! – Squares, Indices, Roots (can be used at any point)
GROF?– Get Rid Of Fractions
GROB?– Get Rid Of Brackets
LET?– Lump Everything Together (or Let’s Examine Terms)