SOLUTION: Solve the equation for the unknown quantity of x. 1/2 = (x/8)^1/2

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Question 923147: Solve the equation for the unknown quantity of x.
1/2 = (x/8)^1/2
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1%2F2+=+%28x%2F8%29%5E%281%2F2%29
squaring both sides...

1%2F4=x%2F8
x=2