The solutions to an equation are $\sqrt{5}$ and $-\sqrt{5}$. Which function is related to this equation? $0 = x^2 - 5$ $0 = x^2 + 5$ $0 = x^2 - 25$ $0 = x^2 + 25$
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If the solutions to the equation are √5, then we can square both sides of the equation to find the original equation. (√5)^2 = 5 So the original equation was x^2 = 5. Show more…
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