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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-10-26

What is the square root of -169?

Asked by Damonbatten99

Answer (3)

− 169 ​ → − / + 13 i ​

Answered by mariamikayla | 2024-06-10

Square root -169 = − 169 ​ = 169 ​ * − 1 ​ = 13*i = 13i.
Note square root of -1 is represented by i.
Square roots usually have two answers; +/- More correct answer = +/- 13i

Answered by olemakpadu | 2024-06-10

The square root of -169 is expressed using imaginary numbers as 13 i . This is because the square root of -1 is defined as i , so we write − 169 ​ = 13 × i . Imaginary numbers are essential for working with negative square roots in mathematics.
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Answered by mariamikayla | 2024-11-06