Simplify square root of (-8)^2

Problem

√(,(−8)2)

Solution

1. Evaluate the expression inside the square root by squaring the negative number.

(−8)2=64

2. Substitute the result back into the square root expression.

√(,64)

3. Calculate the principal square root of the positive number.

√(,64)=8

Final Answer

√(,(−8)2)=8

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