Chapter SH, Problem 10.1.4EP

To determine

To calculate: Square root of the given number.

Answer to Problem 10.1.4EP

Square root of the $-\sqrt{144}$ is $-12$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Given number: $-\sqrt{144}$

Calculation:

For finding out the square root of the $-144$ , find the number for which its square (multiplied by itself) Is equals to the $-144$ and then change its sign.

  $\begin{array}{l}{12}^2=144\\ -\sqrt{144}=-12\end{array}$