Square root of negative number in f(x) = √x / (x(x-1))

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As you can't take the square root of a negative number without introducing complex numbers, which would be the correct answer to this function:

Equation:

x = -2

f(x) = √x / (x(x-1))


Answer a) 1.41i / 6

or

Answer b) 0
 
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Since you start by saying "you can't take the square root of a negative number without introducing complex numbers", why would you even ask whether a real number is the answer?
 
Sorry about that, just realize what I said...Apologies!