Verified Answer :

\(\sqrt{-169} \to \boxed{ - /+ 13i}\)

Square root -169
\(= \sqrt{-169} = \sqrt{169}\)  \(\sqrt{-1}\)
                          =   13
i  = 13i.

Note square root of -1 is represented by i.

Square roots usually have two answers;  +/-
More correct answer =  +/- 13i