is the sqrt of -36 a real number
Mathematics · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Given:
Square root of -36
Determine if it is a real number.
Explanation:
The given numerical statement can be written as,
√-36
The square root of any negative number is not a real number since the result will be a complex number or imaginary number represented by the letter i, hence this means that the root does not specifically exist. This is also due to the fact that we cannot have a negative number as a square since if you square negative numbers, the result is always positive
Solution:
= √-36
= 6i
Final answer:
√-36 is not a real number