SOLUTION: When I tried to solve this equation by taking the square root < 4x^2 +2 =-7 > I got < plus or minus (3/2)i ~i meaning imaginary number~ > Is there a way to simplify the answer or

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Question 820179: When I tried to solve this equation by taking the square root < 4x^2 +2 =-7 > I got < plus or minus (3/2)i ~i meaning imaginary number~ > Is there a way to simplify the answer or imaginary number anymore or am I correct?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4x^2 +2 =-7
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4x^2 = -9
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x^2 = -9/4
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x = +-(3/2)i
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You are correct.
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Cheers,
Stan H.