x=2.8
To remove the radical on the left side of the equation, square both sides of the equation.
x2=2.82
Multiply the exponents in (x12)2.
Apply the power rule and multiply exponents, (am)n=amn.
x12⋅2=2.82
Cancel the common factor of 2.
Cancel the common factor.
x12⋅2=2.82
Rewrite the expression.
x1=2.82
x1=2.82
x1=2.82
Simplify.
x=2.82
Raise 2.8 to the power of 2.
x=7.84
x=7.84
Solve using the Square Root Property square root of x=2.8