SOLUTION: If (3+2i) + (2+bi) = 5-4i , the value of b is A)6 B)2 C)-6 D)-2

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Question 964002: If (3+2i) + (2+bi) = 5-4i , the value of b is
A)6 B)2 C)-6 D)-2

Answer by amarjeeth123(570)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(3+2i) + (2+bi) = 5-4i
5+(b+2)i=5-4i
Comparing real and imaginary parts we get,
b+2=-4
b=-6
Answer=(C)-6

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