SOLUTION: Just need a clarification, why is it that -72 squared is not a real solution? and then why is that -7 squared a valid solution?

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Question 324226: Just need a clarification,
why is it that -72 squared is not a real solution?
and then why is that -7 squared a valid solution?

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Just need a clarification,
why is it that -72 squared is not a real solution?
and then why is that -7 squared a valid solution?
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A solution to what?

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