What is the square root of negative 1 divided by 8?
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“I over ate.”
The square root of negative one is an imaginary number, represented by the symbol “i”. When you divide it by 8, the expression becomes i/8 or “i over eight.” This can humorously sound like “I overate,” which is a common feeling people express after indulging in a large Thanksgiving meal. Thanksgiving is traditionally associated with an abundance of food, and it’s quite common for people to eat more than usual during the holiday feast, hence the play on words linking a mathematical concept with a Thanksgiving experience. The joke lies in the pun created by the homophonic relationship between “i over eight” and “I overate.”