What is the square root of 16?

Correct answer: 4

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What people think about it: 40 Comments
palitja
palitja
I understand square root but this explanation lost me!
DEBRA MINĎFUL2256
DEBRA MINĎFUL2256
I read what u said over and over again and still didn't understand, but I tried.
Delta_Fox56
Delta_Fox56
I suck at math, I needed a tutor in order to pass my math classes to graduate.
okayako2
okayako2
Huh? (Eyes glazing over...)
MILZD2KAY
MILZD2KAY
they could have just wrote: square root is the value of a number that multiplies by itself 🤦‍♀️
toadicusrex
toadicusrex
Actually, I use algebra quite often. If you don't understand it, it's not a tool you can use, but its hard to understand that lack if you do. In either case though it would be best to acquire skills rather than simply blame the skill.
CashmerePhantasm2411
CashmerePhantasm2411
Dia10101010, If you are only concerned with what helps in your everyday life , all you need is toilet paper.
Player #4534077 Jas
Player #4534077 Jas
palitja, It is poorly written. For example, in the expression "32=3x3", it should be 3 with superscript 2. Then it would read 3 to the power 2. etc.
eitak
eitak
Poorly worded explanation
Player Gemkat
Player Gemkat
Player #4534077 Jas, thanks! No wonder I couldn't understand it! I knew the answer, but the explanation baffled me.
Player #141955517
Player #141955517
This explanation’s made it so confusing and hard to understand
Player #120374466
Player #120374466
I just tried to use logic and assumed 4 to be the answer. 4×4 =16
Player #78903163
Player #78903163
palitja, I belive the 42 and 32 is supposed to be 4 squared and 3 squared. I agree this is a very jumbled explanation. I understand math.
Mars V
Mars V
My 5th grade math class could explain it more clearly and accurately than that.
Player #62752956
Player #62752956
palitja, lol the answer is poorly written and more importantly, numbers in the explanation that should be exponents (e.g. 3^2 =9, not 32) are written as regular digits.
Maman Moustique
Maman Moustique
#Smarty#, same in China.;)
Maman Moustique
Maman Moustique
palitja, the explanation did confuse people, simply because the superscript is not used in this explanation. In fact, in the column of "explanation" when the author creates a question, super- or sub-scription is not allowed. In this case, the author should have used the symbol of circumflex ^. For exemple, 4^2 =4 x 4=16. Alternatively, the description by using text can be used, for exemple, 4^2 can be described as "4 to the power of 2". Obviously, those who are in charge of proofreading before publishing such question did not do their job at all
Hyugs
Hyugs
I got the correct answer quickly. but the explanation lost my brain 😅
David
David
don't even understand the explanation.
Floraxcent
Floraxcent
If you don't know how to solve the square root, it will be really difficult for you to solve especially the quadratic equation and Algebra
Floraxcent
Floraxcent
Sometimes, I really don't know why it's necessary to make math difficult, especially in everyday life, but if you're a math teacher, it's really necessary.
COI
COI
palitja, I didn't bother to read. 😅😅
princess minari
princess minari
I don't know how to solve this.
Becky
Becky
MILZD2KAY, Very good explanation.
Player #34641139
Player #34641139
toadicusrex, I've known doctors and engineers who were impressed that I could do simple arithmetic in my head.
lee
lee
palitja I feel you😅
savta
savta
an exhaustive if too complex explanation for most of us non-mathematicians!
Bushra 🖤
Bushra 🖤
it was the easiest one
Shamma
Shamma
lobely question
wileycoyote
wileycoyote
I guess this explanation is erroneous.
heywassup
heywassup
no , its is definetely 126
Player Vic
Player Vic
Hard to understand the explanation,?!???!
Sully Girl
Sully Girl
is it just me or is this a major complication of a simple concept ?
Player #25874027
Player #25874027
palitja, I think part of the issue is putting 42 as 4 squared, and same with 32 . Their keyboard obviously doesn’t support maths
Player #25667241
Player #25667241
palitja, it's 4 power 2 instead of 42 and 3 power 2 instead of 32
PeopleEater
PeopleEater
I wonder why would anyone choose 32 or 256
Player #me!
Player #me!
I know and understand the math of square root. This explanation is not well written out or even clear. It can be simplified to make sense. It's unnecessarily complicated.
Player #32567393
Player #32567393
Delta_Fox56, Cozzy 25, Same here! I too needed a tutor for the HSC! 😎
Player #32567393
Player #32567393
palitja, Cozzy 25, Same here! I knew the answer but not the explanation! 😎
Fun guy
Fun guy
answer could be 4 or -4 ..