How do you find the solution to the quadratic equation # x^2-5=0#?

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How do you find the solution to the quadratic equation # x^2-5=0#?

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Answer 1 · 2015-05-07T15:29:52

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.
#x^2−5=0#
Step 1: Add 5 to both sides.
#x^2−5+5=0+5#
#x^2=5#
Step 2: Take square root.
#x=±√5#
#x=√5 or x=−√5#

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