When you solve using the quadratic formula and you get to {b}^(2) and b is negative... do you end up with a negative or positive number?​

Question

When you solve using the quadratic formula and you get to


`{b}^(2)`
and b is negative... do you end up with a negative or positive number?​

Answer 1

`\boxed{if \: b= - 2 : {b}^(2) = { (- 2)}^(2) = 4}`