SOLUTION: solving a quadratic equation? x^2=-16

Question 187433: solving a quadratic equation?

x^2=-16
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Take the square root of both sides.

or Break up the "plus/minus"

or Factor -16 into

or Break up the square root.

or Replace with

or Take the square root of to get 4

or Rearrange the terms.

So the solutions are or (which are complex).
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