Can you help me with this math problem by giving me a step-by-step solution? here it is below:

Evaluate the following expression, or state that the root is not a real number.
- square root 4
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your answer.
A. The root is a real number and - 4 = blank
B. The root is not a real number.

1 answer

To evaluate the expression \(-\sqrt{4}\) step-by-step:

  1. Calculate the square root of 4: \(\sqrt{4} = 2\)

  2. Apply the negative sign: \(-\sqrt{4} = -2\)

Since \(-2\) is a real number, we conclude that:

A. The root is a real number and \(-\sqrt{4} = -2\)

So, the answer to fill in the blank is \(-2\).