SOLUTION: what is the best way to help me understand the concept of (i)? i have a terrible teacher and am trying to grasp this concept but it's tricky.

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Question 356683: what is the best way to help me understand the concept of (i)? i have a terrible teacher and am trying to grasp this concept but it's tricky.
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
i=sqrt%28-1%29
It is not a real number on the number line.
Go to this site for further information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imaginary_unit
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Ed