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throw some light on the meaning.. 12 Sep 2008, 06:28
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throw some light on the meaning.. 12 Sep 2008, 22:12
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say -x=y (positive)

\(sqrt(y|-y|)= sqrt(y^2)=y=-x\)
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throw some light on the meaning.. 13 Sep 2008, 02:09
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say -x=y (positive)

\(sqrt(y|-y|)= sqrt(y^2)=y=-x\)
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sqrt(y^2)=+/-y . why have u not considered -y?
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throw some light on the meaning.. 15 Sep 2008, 00:21
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say -x=y (positive)

\(sqrt(y|-y|)= sqrt(y^2)=y=-x\)

sqrt(y^2)=+/-y . why have u not considered -y?
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-y is not possible as y is negative.
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throw some light on the meaning.. 15 Sep 2008, 08:32
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Hi Suresh,

I go with your explanation,

i agree till y = -x

but I think answer should be x.

as x < 0 so - ( -x ) = x.

Please give some points on this.



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