SOLUTION: Based on the example 4^2 = and (-4)^2, David reached the following conclusions: "The square of a number is always greater than the number." Is David correct? If yes, justify your a

SOLUTION: Based on the example 4^2 = and (-4)^2, David reached the following conclusions: "The square of a number is always greater than the number." Is David correct? If yes, justify your a

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Question 449601: Based on the example 4^2 = and (-4)^2, David reached the following conclusions: "The square of a number is always greater than the number." Is David correct? If yes, justify your answer. If no, provide a counterexample
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
No.
(1/4)^2=1/16
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