SOLUTION: sqrt2^5 ......Im trying to ask...what is the square root of 2 to the 5th power? It cant be a decimal....how is this possible?

Question 565495: sqrt2^5 ......Im trying to ask...what is the square root of 2 to the 5th power? It cant be a decimal....how is this possible?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, scott8148:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sqrt2^5 ......Im trying to ask...what is the square root of 2 to the 5th power? It cant be a decimal....how is this possible?
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Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sure it's a decimal ___ but it's irrational (never ending)

[sqrt(2)]^5 = [sqrt(2)]^1 * [sqrt(2)]^4 = sqrt(2) * 2
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