Question

State whether true or false in the following:

`sqrt(9) - sqrt(4) = sqrt(5)`

Answer 1

This statement is false.

Explanation:

Step-by-step:

• `sqrt(9) = 3`
• `sqrt(4) = 2`

So, 3 – 2 = 1 but `sqrt(5) ≈ 2.236`

`1 ≠ sqrt(5)`