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?

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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) About Me  (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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%28sqrt%282%29%29%5E5+=+sqrt%282%5E5%29
= sqrt%282%5E4%29%2Asqrt%282%29+=+4%2Asqrt%282%29

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (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