SOLUTION: Solve y^4 = -2 where y is a real number.
Simplify your answer as much as possible.
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: Solve y^4 = -2 where y is a real number.
Simplify your answer as much as possible.
This question is from textbook Elementary and intermediate Algebra
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There is NO REAL SOLUTION, since there is no real number that you can raise to an even power and get a negative result. If imaginary (complex) solutions are allowed, then there will be solution(s), but NOT for real numbers.
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