SOLUTION: how come when i try to put √ in my equation it says error

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Question 224154: how come when i try to put √ in my equation it says error
Found 2 solutions by Edwin McCravy, Alan3354:
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Because you have to type this 

({{sqrt(5)}}} 

if you want to see 

except that you must type a { where I have a ( in front.

(I couldn't type a { there for if I had you would just have
seen  there.)

Edwin
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You'll have to be more specific. Show an example of what you mean.
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