The video tutorial explains how to evaluate square roots, focusing on the principal square root, which is always non-negative. It demonstrates that the square root of 121 is 11, while the negative square root is -11. The tutorial also introduces the concept of imaginary numbers, explaining that the square root of a negative number, such as -121, is not a real number and requires the use of complex numbers.

What is the principal square root of a number?

• A value that is less than zero

• A value that is always positive

• A value that is greater than or equal to zero

• A value that is always negative

What is the principal square root of 121?

• 0

• -11

• 11

• 121

Why does 121 have two square roots?

• Because 121 is a composite number

• Because 121 is a prime number

• Because 121 is a perfect square

• Because 121 is an even number

What is the negative square root of 121?

• -11

• 11

• 0

• 121

How can the negative square root of 121 be expressed?

• As the square root of 121

• As the negative of the square root of 11 squared

• As the square root of 11 squared

• As the negative of 121

What is the result of squaring a negative number?

• A negative number

• An imaginary number

• A positive number

• Zero

Why is the square root of negative 121 not a real number?

• Because a positive or negative number cannot be squared to get a negative result

• Because it is an even number

• Because it is a perfect square

• Because it is a prime number

What type of number is introduced when dealing with the square root of negative numbers?

• Rational numbers

• Imaginary numbers

• Real numbers

• Whole numbers

What is the square root of negative 121 expressed as in terms of complex numbers?

• 11i

• -11i

• 121i

• -121i

What will be covered in future lessons related to the square root of negative numbers?

• Rational numbers

• Complex numbers

• Whole numbers

• Real numbers