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29 September, 09:30

Why are both 6 and - 6 solutions to the equation below?

x² = 36

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  1. 29 September, 09:58
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    6 and - 6 are solutions because any negative multiplied by a negative is a positive. The negatives cancel each other out but this only works for multiplication from what I know.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    6 x 6 = 36

    -6 x - 6 = 36
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