What is √​−196?

I am super confused. Please help.

you are entering the realm of complex numbers

i = √-1
That is, i^2 = -1
√-196 = √(196 * -1) = √196 * √-1 = 14i

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To evaluate the square root of a negative number, we need to introduce the concept of complex numbers. In the real number system, the square root of a negative number is undefined. However, in the complex number system, we can define the square root of a negative number.

The symbol "i" represents the imaginary unit, which is defined as the square root of -1. Using this notation, we can express the answer to the square root of a negative number.

To find the square root of -196, we can rewrite it as √​(196 * -1). This can be simplified to √​(196) * √​(-1), which is 14i.

Therefore, the square root of -196 is 14i.

Ok, Thank you soooo much!

√​−196 is not defined as a real number, rather it is imaginary. We can define √​−196 as the product of √​196 and √​−1. Since √​−1=i, then √​−196=±14i.

Not quite, AJ+L

√196 is 14
not ±14
It happens that (-14)^2 = 196, but the square root is defined as the positive number