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Maria said, “The only solution for the square root of 144 is 12.” What is wrong with Maria’s statement?

Maria said, “The only solution for the square root of 144 is 12.” What is wrong with Maria’s statement?
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Maria said, “The only solution for the square root of 144 is 12.” What is wrong with Maria’s statement?

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12 is the principal square root , and −12 is considered a real root.

so 12 is not the only solution
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