Math Problem Statement
Solve the equation using the square root property. x squared equals negative 121 Question content area bottom Part 1 The solution set is StartSet nothing EndSet . (Type an exact answer, using radicals as needed. Express complex numbers in terms of i. Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)
Solution
The equation is . To solve it using the square root property:
Steps:
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Rewrite the equation:
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Take the square root of both sides. Remember that the square root of a negative number introduces an imaginary unit ():
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Simplify the square root:
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Therefore, the solutions are:
Final Answer:
The solution set is:
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Tip:
Always simplify the square root of negative numbers using , where , to ensure proper solutions in the complex number system.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Complex Numbers
Square Root Property
Formulas
Square Root Property: x^2 = k implies x = ±√k
Theorems
Imaginary Unit Definition: i = √-1
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12