Question

X^2=5 using exponents

Answer 1

±√5 are the solutions to x^2=5

Explanation:

Write out x^2=5. Now enclose each of the two sides in parentheses. Apply the exponent (1/2) to both sides:

(x^2)^(1/2) = (5)^(1/2)

The left side simplifies to x and the right side to ±√5.

So ±√5 are the solutions to x^2=5.