SOLUTION: find real numbers 'a' and 'b' such that the equation is true. (a+1)+(b+3)i=5+8i Please help me step by step, it would really help me!

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Question 810894: find real numbers 'a' and 'b' such that the equation is true.
(a+1)+(b+3)i=5+8i
Please help me step by step, it would really help me!
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
real part:
a+1=5
a=4
imaginary part:
b+3=8
b=5