SOLUTION: how do I figure out how to remove a term with a negative power from underneath a square root? for example, I have be to the negative 3 under a square root. Would I multiply it by 1

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Question 623983: how do I figure out how to remove a term with a negative power from underneath a square root? for example, I have be to the negative 3 under a square root. Would I multiply it by 1/2 to get rid of the negative?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
If I am understanding Your question properly:
Note: square roots of negative numbers involve the imaginary number i, where i+=+sqrt%28-1%29
For Example:
sqrt%28-4%29+=+2i
sqrt%28-3%29+=+i%2Asqrt%283%29