What is the square root of 49?

The square root of 49 is a value that, when multiplied by itself, equals 49. In mathematical terms, it's represented as √49.

  • The principal, or positive, square root of 49 is 7. You can learn more about square%20roots here.

  • Because 7 * 7 = 49, 7 is a perfect%20square.

  • Therefore, √49 = 7. The negative square root of 49 is -7, since (-7)*(-7) = 49. In general both 7 and -7 are square roots of 49 but the term refers to the positive one unless stated otherwise.

  • The concept is related to exponents, where 7<sup>2</sup> (7 squared) = 49.