What is 3 √(144) ​

Question

What is

`3 √(144)`
​

Answer 1

36

Explanation:

3 sqrt(144)

3 × 12

36

Answer 2

±36

Explanation:

3 * sqrt(144)

The sqrt(144) = ±12

3 * ±12

±36

If you are only taking the principle value of the sqrt ( the positive value)

then 36