Simplify square root of 5

Problem

√(,5)

Solution

1. Identify the number under the radical, which is 5

2. Determine if the number is a perfect square or has any perfect square factors.

3. Observe that 5 is a prime number and has no factors other than 1 and itself.

4. Conclude that the expression cannot be simplified further in radical form.

Final Answer

√(,5)=√(,5)

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