SOLUTION: I am trying to solve a radical of -700 with sq rt sign. I know the answer is -10/7, but how to get that. Can someone break it down for me, please?

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Question 437441: I am trying to solve a radical of -700 with sq rt sign. I know the answer is -10/7, but how to get that. Can someone break it down for me, please?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve a radical of -700 with sq rt sign.
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sqrt(-700)
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= sqrt(-100*7}
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= sqrt(-100)*sqrt(7)
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= 10i*sqrt(7)
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Rearrange:
= 10sqrt(7)i*sqrt(7)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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