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Which of these can never be the square of a real number?

A2.25
B-16
C0
D9
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. -16
Squares of real numbers are non-negative, so a negative value like -16 cannot occur, but 0, 9 and 2.25 = 1.5 squared can.
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