Math Problem Statement

x^(1/2) = 5

Solution

The equation in the image appears to be:

x12=5x^{\frac{1}{2}} = 5

This can be interpreted as x12x^{\frac{1}{2}}, which is the same as the square root of xx, equaling 5. To solve for xx, we can square both sides of the equation.

(x12)2=52\left(x^{\frac{1}{2}}\right)^2 = 5^2

This simplifies to:

x=25x = 25

Thus, the solution to the equation is x=25x = 25.

Would you like further details on the solution process or have any other questions?

Here are some related questions for further exploration:

  1. What happens when you take the cube root of a number instead of the square root?
  2. How do you solve equations involving higher-order roots, like x13x^{\frac{1}{3}}?
  3. How can you verify if the solution to a radical equation is correct?
  4. What are the steps to solve equations involving roots and exponents?
  5. How do you handle cases where the exponent is a negative fraction?

Tip: Always remember to check for extraneous solutions when solving radical equations by substituting the result back into the original equation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Radical Equations
Exponents

Formulas

Square root equation x^(1/2) = 5
Squaring both sides to remove the square root: (x^(1/2))^2 = 5^2

Theorems

Properties of exponents
Solving radical equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10