SOLUTION: x squared = -1 what is value of x

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Question 1045682: x squared = -1 what is value of x

Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, Boreal:
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

x%5E2=+-1+
x=+sqrt%28-1%29+.....there is no real solution and imaginary solutions are
x=+i+ or x=+-i+

Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=i
(the letter i)
i^2=-1 by definition