Decide whether the statement is true or false. If it is false, tell why.The equation -x2 = -144 has no real solutions.

A. True
B. False; the equation is equivalent to x2 = 144 and has two real solutions, 12 and -12.
C. False; the equation has one real number
solution, 12.


Answer: B

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