Evaluate the expression, if possible: √ - 25

A. Not a real number

B. 25

C. 5

D. - 5

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Mathematics

Yasmine Torres

3 November, 20:10

Evaluate the expression, if possible: √ - 25

A. Not a real number

B. 25

C. 5

D. - 5

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Answers (2)

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Will Griffith · Answer 1

The square root of a negative number considered an imaginary number. This means it is not a real number.

The answer is A.

Kira Cordova · Answer 2

When a negative sign is under the square root, we are unable to get real numbers back after taking the root.

Thus, the square root of - 25 is not a real number (choice A).

Evaluate the expression, if possible: √ - 25A. Not a real numberB. 25C. 5D. - 5

Evaluate the expression, if possible: √ - 25

A. Not a real number

B. 25

C. 5

D. - 5