Question

Solve :
x² + 1 = 5. Also identify whether x is rational or irrational number.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

x = 2

is correct answer. .

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

x^2 + 1 = 5

or, x^2 = 5-1

or, x^2 = 4

or, x = √4 = 2

x (2) is a rational number, as it can be written as 2/1 (x/y)

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