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Mathematics has created an identity, i2 such that i2 = -1.
The set of numbers whose squares are negative real numbers are called imaginary numbers. Members of this set are, for example √-11, √-36.
In general, a member of this set is √-n2 where n is a real number.
To solve a negative square root, then :
√-n2 Ξ √(n2 x -1) Ξ √n2 x √-1 Ξ ni where i = √-1
EXAMPLE : Solve √-16, then √-16 = √(16 x -1) = √16 x √-1 = 4i
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How do you solve integers and absolute value?
To solve equations with absolute values in them, square the absolute value and then take the square root. This works because the square of a negative number is positive, and the square root of that square is the abosolute value of the original number.
How do you get the square root of negative 144?
square root of a negative number is imaginary square root of negative 1 is defined as i square root of negative 144 is sqrt ((144)(-1)) = 12i
What are the Order of Operations when simplifying a negative square root if using the quadratic formula to solve a quadratic formula?
The usual rules for "order of operation" apply. Don't forget that the square root of a negative number is an imaginary number. As an example, the square root of -9 is 3i (that is, the square root of +9, times the "imaginary unit").
Is pi used to solve square root?
No, pi is not used to solve a square root problem.
How do you do a square root of a negative number that is not a perfect square?
The square root of a negative number is not real.
