SOLUTION: Simplify these and do not leave any negatives. These two are similar. I think I have the answers but I would like to double check.
a. 5^1/2
b. 5^-(1/2)
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a. 5^1/2
b. 5^-(1/2)
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Question 743031: Simplify these and do not leave any negatives. These two are similar. I think I have the answers but I would like to double check.
a. 5^1/2
b. 5^-(1/2) Found 2 solutions by stanbon, MathLover1:Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Simplify these and do not leave any negatives. These two are similar. I think I have the answers but I would like to double check.
a. 5^1/2 = sqrt(5)
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b. 5^-(1/2) = 1/sqrt(5) = 5/sqrt(5)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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