I am often sought but rarely found, I can be multiplied but never added. What am I?
Category: Math · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about something related to equations.
Answer
A root
Explanation
A root is the value that when multiplied by itself yields a certain number and is often less visible than solutions.
This is a medium math riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A root.
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