Math Snap

STEP 1

Assumptions1. We are looking for the square root of9. We know that $3 \cdot3 =9$
3. We are considering both positive and negative roots

STEP 2

The square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number.$$\sqrt{9} = x$$

STEP 3

Given that $3 \cdot3 =9$, we can say that3 is a square root of9.
$$\sqrt{9} =3$$

STEP 4

However, we also know that $-3 \cdot -3 =9$, so -3 is also a square root of9.
$$\sqrt{9} = -3$$

Therefore, the square root of9 can be either3 or -3. However, the given options do not include -3, so we can conclude that the square root of9 in this context is3.