Simplify
5/sqrt 5
Solution:
5/ sqrt 5 = sqrt 5
Decimal: (2.23607)
Steps:
5/ sqrt 5
Apply Radical Rule:
n sqrt a = a^1/n
sqrt 5 = 5 1/2
= 5/5 1/2
Apply Exponent Rule:
x^a/x^b = x^a - b
5^1/5 1/2
= 5^1 - 1/2
= 5 1/2
Apply Radical Rule:
a^1/n = n sqrt a
5^1/2
= sqrt 5
Answer: sqrt 5
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