SOLUTION: Can you please help me with this question: x^2+5 = 5 1/16?

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Question 208382: Can you please help me with this question: x^2+5 = 5 1/16?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x^2+5=5 1/16
subtract 5 from both sides
x^2=1/16
x^2=.0625
x=0.25=1/4