SOLUTION: X(1+2i)+y(3+5i)=-3

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Question 1182854: X(1+2i)+y(3+5i)=-3
Answer by greenestamps(13197)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!




(1) Expand the left hand side:



(2) Combine real and imaginary parts on the left hand side; write the right hand side in a+bi form:



(3) Equate the coefficients of the real parts and imaginary parts on the two sides:




(4) Solve the pair of equations

I leave that much to you....


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