Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 16 Online
jigglypuff314 (jigglypuff314):

Is (x^(1/2))^2 equal to the absolute value of x or just x?

OpenStudy (agent0smith):

You're taking the square root first - so this is only valid if x is positive.

OpenStudy (agent0smith):

It'd have to be equal to |x|, just because you can't plug a negative into that.

jigglypuff314 (jigglypuff314):

okay, thank you! :)

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Latest Questions
Breathless: Spooky witch but cute
5 hours ago 3 Replies 0 Medals
Arriyanalol: help
5 hours ago 10 Replies 2 Medals
Arriyanalol: @tinydinoUwU stop trying to find a argument u blad lil boy
1 day ago 5 Replies 4 Medals
Jaded012023: Please tell me what you all think of this song
7 hours ago 6 Replies 1 Medal
Arriyanalol: bro how
7 hours ago 2 Replies 3 Medals
Arriyanalol: cant wait for the new bluey movie in 2027
1 day ago 12 Replies 2 Medals
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!