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OpenStudy (anonymous):

solve the quadratic equation x^2=-16

hartnn (hartnn):

you know what is \(\sqrt{-1}=?\)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no

hartnn (hartnn):

its an imaginary number 'i'. \(\large i=\sqrt{-1}\)

hartnn (hartnn):

so when u take square root on both sides., what get ?

OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):

hmm you dont know what sqrt(-1) is but your teacher asked you this question?

OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):

maybe its only on R and the answer is no solutions

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