SOLUTION: My question is to solve for X. x^2/5 = 1/9 So far I have tried to put in radical form and have also tried to mulitply by the reciprical. Not sure if either are correct. Pleas

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Question 116509: My question is to solve for X.
x^2/5 = 1/9
So far I have tried to put in radical form and have also tried to mulitply by the reciprical. Not sure if either are correct. Please help!! Thank you so much!

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is this x%5E%282%2F5%29+=+1%2F9?
if so,
take the square root of both sides
x%5E%281%2F5%29+=+1%2F3
and
x%5E%281%2F5%29+=+-%281%2F3%29
raise each side to the 5th power
x+=++%281%2F3%29%5E5
and
x+=+-%281%2F3%29%5E5
x+=+1%2F243 answer
and
x+=+-%281%2F243%29 answer