Question

Which of the following is a solution to the equation x^2 = -144?

A.) x=12
B.) x= -12
C.) x= -72
D.) this equation has no real solution

Answer 1

Answer: No real solutions

Step-by-step explanation: to solve for x and find a solution you need to take the square root of -144

This is not possible as this a negative number . There is a solution if we use complex numbers, but this not included in the question