Asked by Jahlen Ritchie on May 21, 2024

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Evaluate the radical expression −(40) 2- ( \sqrt { 40 } ) ^ { 2 }(40) 2 without using a calculator. If not possible, state the reason.

A) -40
B) 1600
C) -1600
D) 40
E) not a real number

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KA
Kiran AhsanMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Squaring the square root of 40 simplifies to 40, and the negative sign outside the parentheses makes the final answer -40.