Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 10 - Exponents and Radicals - 10.1 Radical Expressions and Functions - 10.1 Exercise Set - Page 634: 24

Answer

$-\dfrac{3}{4}$

Work Step by Step

Using the properties of radicals, the given expression, $ -\sqrt{\dfrac{81}{144}} ,$ simplifies to \begin{array}{l} -\sqrt{ \left( \dfrac{9}{12} \right)^2} \\\\= -\dfrac{9}{12} \\\\= -\dfrac{3}{4} .\end{array}
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