Advanced MathEasyNegative input for a given output
Advanced Math practice question
For the function h(x) = x², which negative input gives the output 16?
Answer: -4
(−4)² = 16.
Common wrong answers
- If you answered 4
- 4 also gives 16, but the question asks for the negative input.
- If you answered -8
- (−8)² = 64.
- If you answered -16
- (−16)² = 256.
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