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Explain why 21i^2 is equivalent to -21

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Answer:

Explanation:

The imaginary number 'i' is equal to the square root of -1. If you were to square the square root, they both cancel and you get -1.


21i^2=21(√(-1) )^2=21(-1)=-21

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