Evaluate the radical expression if it is a real number. Use a calculator to approximate irrational numbers to the nearest
hundredth. If the expression is not a real number, so state.
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A) -6.58
B) 6.59
C) -6.59
D) not a real number

Question

Evaluate the radical expression if it is a real number. Use a calculator to approximate irrational numbers to the nearest
hundredth. If the expression is not a real number, so state.
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A) -6.58 
B) 6.59 
C) -6.59 
D) not a real number

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The given radical expression is negative, which means it cannot be a real number. Therefore, the answer is not a real number, which corresponds to choice D.

Evaluate the Radical Expression If It Is a Real Number