Which expression is equivalent to V- A: -2i B: -4i С: 21 D: 4i

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**Question:**

Which expression is equivalent to \(\sqrt{-4}\)?

- **A:** \(-2i\)
- **B:** \(-4i\)
- **C:** \(2i\)
- **D:** \(4i\)

**Explanation:**

The square root of a negative number involves the imaginary unit \(i\), where \(i = \sqrt{-1}\). To solve \(\sqrt{-4}\), rewrite it as \(\sqrt{4 \times -1}\), which equals \(\sqrt{4} \times \sqrt{-1} = 2i\). 

Therefore, the correct answer is **C: \(2i\)**.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** Which expression is equivalent to \(\sqrt{-4}\)? - **A:** \(-2i\) - **B:** \(-4i\) - **C:** \(2i\) - **D:** \(4i\) **Explanation:** The square root of a negative number involves the imaginary unit \(i\), where \(i = \sqrt{-1}\). To solve \(\sqrt{-4}\), rewrite it as \(\sqrt{4 \times -1}\), which equals \(\sqrt{4} \times \sqrt{-1} = 2i\). Therefore, the correct answer is **C: \(2i\)**.
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