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 x2=121x^2 = -121. To solve it using the square root property:

Steps:

  1. Rewrite the equation: x2=121x^2 = -121

  2. Take the square root of both sides. Remember that the square root of a negative number introduces an imaginary unit (ii): x=±121x = \pm \sqrt{-121}

  3. Simplify the square root: 121=1211=11i\sqrt{-121} = \sqrt{121} \cdot \sqrt{-1} = 11i

  4. Therefore, the solutions are: x=±11ix = \pm 11i

Final Answer:

The solution set is: {11i,11i}\{ -11i, 11i \}

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Relative Questions:

  1. What is the meaning of the imaginary unit ii?
  2. How do you handle square roots of negative numbers in other equations?
  3. What does it mean for a solution to be in terms of ii?
  4. Can square roots of negative numbers have real solutions?
  5. How can we verify the solutions to this equation?

Tip:

Always simplify the square root of negative numbers using ii, where i=1i = \sqrt{-1}, 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