SOLUTION: Solve the following for x: {{{ (1 + xi)(3 + 2i) = 1 + 5i }}}

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Question 1178610: Solve the following for x:
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Answer by math_helper(2461)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

(1+xi)(3+2i)
=3+2i+3xi+2xi^2
=(3-2x)+i(3x+2)
3-2x=1 ==> x=1
3x+2=5 ==> x=1 (they must be consistent, or else there is no solution)
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