Evaluate 2+ square root of 5

Problem

2+√(,5)

Solution

1. Identify the expression as the sum of a rational number and an irrational square root.

2. Determine if the square root can be simplified. Since 5 is a prime number, √(,5) is already in its simplest radical form.

3. Approximate the value if a decimal is required. The square root of 5 is approximately 2.236

4. Combine the terms. In exact form, the expression cannot be simplified further because the terms are not like terms.

Final Answer

2+√(,5)=2+√(,5)

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