College Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter P - Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts of Algebra - Exercise Set P.3 - Page 48: 12

Answer

$17$

Work Step by Step

As written on page 37, the principle square root of $a^{2}$ is the absolute value of $a$. $\sqrt{(-17)^{2}}$ $=\sqrt{289}$ $=17$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.