The Square Root Riot

The Square Root Riot
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When you claim the square root of 4 equals ±2, you've committed the mathematical equivalent of starting a soccer riot! Math teachers everywhere are ready to throw hands because technically, the square root function (√) only returns the positive root. The ± symbol is what you'd use when solving x² = 4, giving x = ±2. It's like confusing identical twins - they look the same but have completely different birth certificates! The brawl in this image perfectly captures the passionate chaos that erupts when you mix up these mathematical conventions. Your teacher isn't just correcting you—they're defending the sacred honor of properly defined functions!

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