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OpenStudy (babyslapmafro):

When approximating the square root of 2 using Newton's Method to the equation (x^2)-2=0, is the solution (+-)1.4142 or just positive 1.4142? Please explain why...

OpenStudy (dls):

just positive 1.4142

OpenStudy (babyslapmafro):

Ok, why is that?

OpenStudy (dls):

square root can never have a negative value

OpenStudy (babyslapmafro):

oh i was looking at this problem wrong...i was thinking you were finding the x value in the equation...and 1.4142 squared whether it is positive or negative will equal two.

OpenStudy (babyslapmafro):

thanks for the help

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