SOLUTION: Solve y^4 = -2 where y is a real number. Simplify your answer as much as possible.

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Question 84869This question is from textbook Elementary and intermediate Algebra
: Solve y^4 = -2 where y is a real number.
Simplify your answer as much as possible.
 This question is from textbook Elementary and intermediate Algebra

Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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There is NO REAL SOLUTION, since there is no real number that you can raise to an even power and get a negative result. If imaginary (complex) solutions are allowed, then there will be solution(s), but NOT for real numbers.

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