Identify Number: Identify the number whose square root is to be found.We need to find the square root of 81.
Recall Perfect Squares: Recall the perfect squares that are close to 81 to determine its square root.9×9=81, so the square root of 81 is 9.
Write Positive Square Root: Write down the positive square root of 81. The positive square root of 81 is 9.
Write Negative Square Root: Since the square root symbol represents both the positive and negative roots, write down the negative square root of 81. The negative square root of 81 is −9.