SOLUTION: (sqrt5)^2 = 5. Why? I know it has to do with the exponent rule a >= 0.

SOLUTION: (sqrt5)^2 = 5. Why? I know it has to do with the exponent rule a >= 0.

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Question 1093607: (sqrt5)^2 = 5. Why? I know it has to do with the exponent rule a >= 0.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(sqrt5)^2 = 5. Why?
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By definition.
is the value that when multiplied itself = 5.

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2*2 = 4

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