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How much is the square root of -2?

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Explanation:

In the set of all real numbers the square root of negative number does not exist.

In the set of complex number the square root of negative number is exist.


i=√(-1) - the imaginary unit


√(-2)=√((-1)(2))=√(-1)\cdot\sqrt2=i\sqrt2

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√(ab)=√(a)\cdot√(b)

User Chris Byatt
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Answer:


i√(2)

Explanation:

"i" stands for imaginary number which is defined as
√(-1)

User Tulani
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