SOLUTION: What is the square root of -1

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Question 923839: What is the square root of -1
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, Alan3354:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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by Definiton: sqrt%28-1%29+ = i
A complex number has both real and imaginary components: Ex. 3 + 2i

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is the square root of -1
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That's what it is.
Usually called i.
Sometimes it's called j, when i is used for current in electrical calculations.
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i+=+sqrt%28-1%29
i%5E2+=+-1
i%5E4+=+%2B1