SOLUTION: What is the value of (5^3/2) - (5^1/2) ? A) 1/5 B) 1/2 C) 1 D) sqrt (5) E) 4 sqrt (5) Please clearly explain how I could approach and solve this, thanks!

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Question 477184: What is the value of (5^3/2) - (5^1/2) ?
A) 1/5
B) 1/2
C) 1
D) sqrt (5)
E) 4 sqrt (5)
Please clearly explain how I could approach and solve this, thanks!

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is the value of (5^3/2) - (5^1/2) ?
A) 1/5
B) 1/2
C) 1
D) sqrt (5)
E) 4 sqrt (5)
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5%5E%283%2F2%29+-+5%5E%281%2F2%29+=+5%2A5%5E%281%2F2%29+-+5%5E%281%2F2%29
= 4%2A5%5E%281%2F2%29
= 4sqrt%285%29