If x^2 = 20, what is the value of x? (5 points)

±square root of 10

±square root of 20

±10

±40

1 answer

The value of x can be found by taking the square root of both sides of the equation x^2 = 20. The square root of 20 is not a rational number, so it cannot be simplified further. Therefore, the value of x is ±square root of 20.