imaginary numbers
Imaginary numbers are mathematical entities that can be expressed as a combination of a real number and the imaginary unit 'i', where 'i' is defined as the square root of -1. These numbers do not exist on the traditional number line but expand the number system, allowing for the representation of complex numbers.
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