SOLUTION: Find all real solutions: x^2 + 1 = 0 unless I really just don't get ...its not {1} and its not {-1}

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Question 154704: Find all real solutions: x^2 + 1 = 0
unless I really just don't get ...its not {1} and its not {-1}
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%5E2+%2B+1+=+0 Start with the given equation.


x%5E2+=+-1 Subtract 1 from both sides.


x+=+0%2B-sqrt%28-1%29 Take the square root of both sides.


Since you cannot take the square root of a negative number, this means that there are no real solutions.