Q. Solve for q.q2=−25Write your answer in simplified, rationalized form.q = ______ or q = ______
Take square root: Now, take the square root of both sides to solve for q. Remember that the square root of a negative number involves an imaginary number, i. q=±−25
Simplify square root: Simplify the square root. Since 25 is 5 and the square root of −1 is i, we get: q=±5i
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