Question

What are the value of x in the equation x^2+4-1 =0

Answer 1

x = ±sqrt(3) i

Explanation:

x^2+4-1 =0

Combine like terms

x^2 +3 = 0

Subtract 3 from each side

x^2 +3-3 = 0-3

x^2 = -3

Take the square root of each side

sqrt(x^2) = sqrt(-3)

x = ±sqrt(3) sqrt(-1)

x = ±sqrt(3) i