Precalculus (6th Edition) Blitzer

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13446-914-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-13446-914-0

Chapter 2 - Section 2.1 - Complex Numbers - Exercise Set - Page 315: 74

Answer

The provided statement does not make sense.

Work Step by Step

The word “imaginary” in imaginary numbers represents the imaginary unit which is the solution of the equation, ${{x}^{2}}=-1$ The square root property is such that if ${{x}^{2}}=k$, then $x=\pm \sqrt{k}$. The imaginary numbers are used to represents the roots of the quadratic equations. So, the imaginary numbers do exist and these are defined. Therefore, the provided statement does not make sense.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.