SOLUTION: How do you solve a problem with a negative under a radical sign. For example the square root of -20. is the answer 20i?

Question 223839: How do you solve a problem with a negative under a radical sign. For example the square root of -20. is the answer 20i?
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Answer by drj(1380) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do you solve a problem with a negative under a radical sign. For example the square root of -20. Is the answer 20i?

You are almost correct.

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