SOLUTION: Let x and y equal real numbers; (x+3yi)-(9-25i)=-5+4i solve for x and y

Question 520308: Let x and y equal real numbers; (x+3yi)-(9-25i)=-5+4i
solve for x and y
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Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x and y equal real numbers;
solve for x and y
(x+3yi)-(9-25i)=-5+4i
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(x-9)+(3y+25)i = -5+4i
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Equate the Real Parts:
Equate the Imaginary Parts:
x-9 = -5
3y+25 = 4
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Solve for "x" and for "y":
x = 4
y = -7
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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