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Solve X^2 = -54 where x is a real number

Solve X^2 = -54 where x is a real number-example-1
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We are given the following equation:


x^2=-54

To solve this equation we will take the square root to both sides:


x=\sqrt[]{-54}

We are given that "x" is a real number, but the square root of a negative number does not exist in the real numbers therefore, this equation has no solution.

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