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Please help Solve X^2= -36

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Answer:

x = ±6i

Explanation:

x^2 = -36

Take the square root of each side

sqrt(x^2) = ±sqrt(-36)

We know that sqrt(ab) = sqrt(a)sqrt(b)

x = ±sqrt(-1) sqrt(36)

We know that sqrt(-1) = i

x = ±i 6

x = ±6i

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