\sqrt{} what is this called​

Question

`\sqrt{}`
what is this called​

Answer 1

that is called a square root

Answer 2

Explanation:

√ is called a square root

It means find a number time itself that gives you the number inside

It can also be written

sqrt

or

x^1/2

Example

√ 16 = 4 or -4

4*4 = 16

-4*-4 = 16

The square root of 16 = 4 or -4