Question

Evaluate the expression, if possible: √ 64

A. –8
B. 8
C. Not a real number
D. 64

Answer 1

The square root of a number is the smallest (positive) number possible that when multiplied by it self equals the number in the square root.

The square root of 64 is 8 ( 8 x 8 = 64).

The answer is B.