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IMSQRT function

Returns the square root of a complex number

Syntax

IMSQRT(inumber)

Square brackets indicate optional arguments.

Arguments

ArgumentRequiredMeaning
inumberYesA complex number for which you want the square root."1+i"

Try IMSQRT

Work with complex components using IMSQRT

=IMSQRT(A2)

The principal square root of 3+4i is 2+i because (2+i)^2=3+4i. The returned complex value is text.

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IMSQRT · top-level call

=IMSQRT(A2)

1 / 1 · inumber

A complex number for which you want the square root.

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