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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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Q: Why properties of square roots are true only for non negative numbers?
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