In what ways was the introduction of imaginary numbers similar to the introduction of negative numbers and the introduction of i

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In what ways was the introduction of imaginary numbers similar to the introduction of negative numbers and the introduction of i

rrational numbers to mathematics?

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raketka [301] · Answer 1 · 2023-04-26T18:15:34+03:00

The introduction of imaginary numbers similar to the introduction of negative numbers through the determination of square root of a negative number.

<h3>Imaginary numbers </h3>

Complex numbers are square root of a negative number. Since a square root of a negative number cannot be determined, it is always represented with "i"

Given the rational number √-4 for instance, this will result in complex number or imaginary number since it is a negative number.

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