Question

Solve the equation x2 = 5.
o
x = 5
o
x = 25
o x= V5
o x= V5

Answer 1

x^2 = 5

x = ±√5

Answer 2

x = ±
`√(5)`

Explanation:

Given

x² = 5 ( take the square root of both sides )

x = ±
`√(5)` , that is

x =
`√(5)` or x = -
`√(5)`