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The square of a "normal" number is not negative. Consequently, within real numbers, the square root of a negative number cannot exist.

However, they do exist within complex numbers (which include real numbers)and, if you do study the theory of complex numbers you wil find that all the familiar properties are true.

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Why are the properties of square roots only possible with nonnegative numbers?

Square roots of negative numbers ARE possible. I guess you haven't been introduced to "imaginary numbers" and the letter "i".


How many square roots do negative numbers have?

Negative numbers do not have "real number" square roots.However, they will have two roots (when using imaginary numbers) as do other numbers, where a root including i(square root of -1) is positive or negative.


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Positive numbers have negative square roots?

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Are real numbers closed under the square root operation?

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And its negative counterpart.


How many square roots dose a negative number have?

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