If \sqrt{36}=6 is true, then why is \sqrt{36}=-6 false in

Lymnmeatlypamgfm

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2022-04-23

If 36=6 is true, then why is 36=6 false in verification of radical equations?

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jeffster830gyz

jeffster830gyz

Beginner2022-04-24Added 21 answers

If 36=(+6)(+6)=(6)(6)
Then 36=|36|=±6
Usually 6 is answer.
But when you have an equation is needed to accept both results.
Landyn Whitney

Landyn Whitney

Beginner2022-04-25Added 19 answers

In general notation, a= the positive (+) square root and a= the negative (-) square root. So, in the instant case, 36=6 and 36=6.

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