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If \(x=-7\), what is the value of \(\sqrt{x^2}-2x\)?

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Correct answer: 21

Substituting \(x=-7\), we get \(x^2=(-7)^2=49\). Hence, \(\sqrt{x^2}=\sqrt{49}=7\), since the principal square root is non-negative. Also, \(-2x=-2(-7)=14\). Therefore, \(\sqrt{x^2}-2x=7+14=21\). Taking \(-7\) for the square root would be incorrect because \(\sqrt{x^2}=|x|\), not always \(x\). Exam tip: Rewrite \(\sqrt{x^2}\) as \(|x|\) to avoid sign errors.

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Real NumbersAbsolute ValueSquare RootsAlgebraic SubstitutionNumber SystemsMathematicsClass 9 Mcq

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