hmm i want proof for i^2 = -1 why , how did get that , just for enjoyment so anyone help me ?

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anonymous · Answer

its an imaginary number

anonymous · Answer

that's whats it called in math terms

anonymous · Answer

that's what i stand for too.

dinamix · Answer

yup i know but why and how we get this number

dinamix · Answer

@ganeshie8

anonymous · Answer

you cant get -1 from a exponent so what they do is that they just put an "i"

amistre64 · Answer

does:  x^2 + 1 = 0  have a solution?

dinamix · Answer

in R no but  in C have solution ;p

ikram002p · Answer

lets talk about complex invention :3

amistre64 · Answer

x^2 = -1  is the solution; now can we come up with a consistent mathical philosophy with this concept?  if so then it is valid, otherwise it is just a whimsical consequence.

dinamix · Answer

For this reason I opened subject  Mr.amistre 64

amistre64 · Answer

you cannot 'prove' that  i^2 = -1, it is an axiom ; or definition that creates a consistent mathical philosophy.

dinamix · Answer

when will be mathical philosophy and how  @amistre64  ;p ?

ikram002p · Answer

:D its like saying prove that 
e=something