SOLUTION: 36^1/2 I know the answer is six, but since you use a square root will it be +-6?

SOLUTION: 36^1/2 I know the answer is six, but since you use a square root will it be +-6?

Algebra.Com

Question 450656: 36^1/2 I know the answer is six, but since you use a square root will it be +-6?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
36^1/2 I know the answer is six, but since you use a square root will it be +-6?
---
It's just +6.
If you want it to be -6 you
have to have -[36(1/2)] = -6
----
Cheers,
Stan H.
=====
RELATED QUESTIONS
Please help me simplify this problem: square root of 8 divided by 2 times the square root (answered by Cintchr)

-6^2 + (-1)^4 I am having a hard time with this. I know the left side equals 36, but... (answered by checkley71,adamchapman)

I am really struggling when the 'power' is either a fraction, a decimal or a square root. (answered by josmiceli)

Use Property 1 to simplify the following radical expressions. Assume that all variables... (answered by stanbon)

sqrt2 +6=0 The six is not in the square root symbol Answer can not be 36 because if... (answered by richard1234)

Okay, I have a "right angle", now I know sides A and B will be the same. I know side C is (answered by Alan3354)

I have a question about quadratic equation. I know if you need to square a negative... (answered by ankor@dixie-net.com,KMST)

Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. (answered by stanbon,tutorcecilia,jim_thompson5910)

This is from a worksheet. I think I have the right answer, but am not sure. FIND THE... (answered by eperette)