What two numbers are represented by each of the following?
-6+/- sqrt 6
-6 plus or minus square root 6
not sure how to type the question.
I think the answers are
-6 + sqrt 6
-6 - sqrt 6
I'm just not sure what the question is actually asking for. Could someone please help me. Thanks
you are correct.
The question is asking for the two numbers represented by the expressions -6+/- sqrt 6 and -6 plus or minus square root 6.
To determine these two numbers, you'll need to evaluate the expressions separately for both the plus and minus cases.
For the expression -6+/- sqrt 6, you need to compute both -6 + sqrt 6 and -6 - sqrt 6.
For the expression -6 plus or minus square root 6, you also need to compute both -6 + square root 6 and -6 - square root 6.
So, the answers you provided are correct. The two numbers represented by these expressions are:
-6 + sqrt 6
-6 - sqrt 6
It's important to note that the expressions represent two different numbers, as indicated by the "plus or minus" phrasing. By considering both the positive and negative square root values, you account for both possibilities.