document.write( "Question 820179: When I tried to solve this equation by taking the square root < 4x^2 +2 =-7 > I got < plus or minus (3/2)i ~i meaning imaginary number~ > Is there a way to simplify the answer or imaginary number anymore or am I correct? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #493421 by stanbon(75887) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 4x^2 +2 =-7 \n" ); document.write( "----------- \n" ); document.write( "4x^2 = -9 \n" ); document.write( "------ \n" ); document.write( "x^2 = -9/4 \n" ); document.write( "------ \n" ); document.write( "x = +-(3/2)i \n" ); document.write( "================= \n" ); document.write( "You are correct. \n" ); document.write( "================= \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " |