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Solve using the square root property.X^2=-12

Solve using the square root property.X^2=-12-example-1
User Prinkpan
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Answer:

x = ± 2i
√(3)

Explanation:

note that
√(-1) = i

x² = - 12 ( take square root of both sides )

x = ±
√(-12) = ±
√(4(3)(-1)) = ± 2i
√(3)

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