Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter R - Test - Chapter R Test - Page 41: 20

Answer

a. $a$ must be positive b. $a$ must be negative c. $a$ must be 0

Work Step by Step

a. The expression $\sqrt a$ will be positive only when $a$ is positive. For example, $\sqrt 9=3$. b. The expression $\sqrt a$ will not be a real number only when $a$ is negative. For example, $\sqrt -9$ is not a real number, because there is no real number $b$ such that $b^{2}=-9$. c. The expression $\sqrt a$ will be positive only when $a$ is equal to 0. That is, $\sqrt 0=0$.
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