Use the Square Root Property to Solve the Equation $x ^ { 2 } + 144 = 0$

question 158

Multiple Choice

Use the square root property to solve the equation.
- $x ^ { 2 } + 144 = 0$

• A) \(- 12 \mathrm { i } , 12 \mathrm { i }\)
• B) 12
• C) 20,736
• D) \(- 12,12\)

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

A method of inventory costing that includes all manufacturing costs - direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed manufacturing overheads - in the cost of a unit of product.

Contribution Format

A financial statement layout that separates fixed costs from variable costs to highlight the contribution margin of a business.

Absorption Costing

A financial tracking method that brings together all costs of production—direct materials, direct labor, and all overhead, both variable and fixed—inclusion in the price of a product.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes only variable production costs (materials, labor, and overhead) in product costs.