SOLUTION: Solve the equation by using the square root property. 3x^2 -5 = 0 What is the solution set? Can someone please help I don't understand the square root property? Thank you

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Question 439338: Solve the equation by using the square root property.
3x^2 -5 = 0
What is the solution set?
Can someone please help I don't understand the square root property? Thank you
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x^2 -5 = 0
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3x^2 = 5
3x^2 -5 = 0
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x^2 = 5/3
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x = +/- (1/3)sqrt(15)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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