SOLUTION: I am wondering if I am doing this right... The question is to: Evaluate, if possible. sqrt256/25 =16/5 ?????? another one has a minus sign before the sqrt I am not su

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Question 109144: I am wondering if I am doing this right...
The question is to:
Evaluate, if possible.
sqrt256/25 =16/5 ??????
another one has a minus sign before the sqrt I am not sure how to evaluate this one
-sqrt81
Thanks for your help,
Marco

Answer by edjones(8007)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sqrt(256/25)=16/5 parentheses help avoid confusion.
-sqrt(81)=-9
Ed

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