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Factoring
Factor Theorem
Quadratic Equations
Simplifying Square Roots
Quadratic Formula
Complex Numbers
Solving Quadratic Equations with Real or Complex Number Solutions
  SIMPLIFYING SQUARE ROOTS
When finding a stand alone square root it is understood to find the principal square root which is positive. But don’t confuse principal square root with solving a quadratic equation. For example:

x2 = 9

Click on Method 1 or Method 2 to see the solution.

Note: Too many students say that the answer for x2 = 9 is 3 and are wrong.
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