The equation you provided is:

\[
x^2 + i2\sqrt{2} - 1 = 0
\]

It appears that you have a complex constant term here. Let me first rewrite this equation in a more familiar form to analyze it:

\[
x^2 = 1 - i2\sqrt{2}
\]

Now, we need to solve for \( x \) by taking the square root of both sides. To do this, let's express \( 1 - i2\sqrt{2} \) in polar form, which makes it easier to find its square root.

1. **Convert \( 1 - i2\sqrt{2} \) to polar form.**

   - The magnitude \( r \) is:
     \[
     r = \sqrt{1^2 + (2\sqrt{2})^2} = \sqrt{1 + 8} = \sqrt{9} = 3
     \]
   - The argument \( \theta \) is:
     \[
     \theta = \arctan\left(\frac{-2\sqrt{2}}{1}\right) = \arctan(-2\sqrt{2})
     \]
     Calculating this gives an angle in the fourth quadrant.

2. **Find the square root of \( r \cdot e^{i\theta} \).**

   If you want, I can continue with the polar form calculations and find the solutions for \( x \).

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