SOLUTION: I need help with 3x^2 - 2x + 1 = 0 I came out with x = 2/6 + sqrt 8/6 Did I do this right? I see the answer, but am confused on what the "i" means?

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Question 42174: I need help with 3x^2 - 2x + 1 = 0
I came out with x = 2/6 + sqrt 8/6
Did I do this right?
I see the answer, but am confused on what the "i" means?
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
i = sqrt(-1)