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Question 32470: Hello, tutor!!
I'm in Algebra II right now, and we are currently studdying imaginary/complex numbers. I thought I understood it until I came across this problem...

WHAT IS the square root of -25/121 (Yes, that is a fraction)

Any hint would be awesome!!!
Love, Ari
Answer by benni1013(165) About Me  (Show Source):
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An imaginary number is defined as the square root of negative 1. So factor out a negative out under the square root sqrt(-1)(25/121)==>sqrt(-1)(5/11)==>5i/11