Determine whether each conjecture is true or false given: n is a real number

Conjecture: n^2 (squared) is a nonnegative number

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Nathanael Garrison

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5 September, 18:43

Determine whether each conjecture is true or false given: n is a real number

Conjecture: n^2 (squared) is a nonnegative number

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Barbara · Answer 1

For the conjecture to be true, the square of all real numbers must be positive or zero.

The square of all negative and positive numbers is positive, and the square of zero is zero, so the conjecture is true.

Determine whether each conjecture is true or false given: n is a real numberConjecture: n^2 (squared) is a nonnegative number

Determine whether each conjecture is true or false given: n is a real number

Conjecture: n^2 (squared) is a nonnegative number