Question

V-100
DONE
What is the square root of negative one hundred

Answer 1

10i

Explanation:

Since, it's a negative square root you have to use imaginary numbers to make it solvable. Hope this helps! :)

Answer 2

10i

Explanation:

The square root of negative 100 is not equal to 10. If 10 was the square root of negative 100, then 10 squared would be equal to negative 100. But in fact, 10 squared is 10*10, which is obviously (positive) 100, not negative 100.

To determine the actual value of the square root of negative 100, we can proceed as follows:

Let s be the square root of negative 100.

Then s^2 = -100.

So s^2 = 100×(-1) = (10^2)×(i^2) =10×10×i×i = 10×i×10×i =(10i)^2.

So s = 10i.

So the square root of negative 100 is equal to 10i.

Note that the square of -10i is also equal to negative 100. 10i is the principle square root of negative 100.