SOLUTION: solve for x and y. (3x-1)+(y+5)i=1-3i

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Question 144179This question is from textbook College Algebra
: solve for x and y.
(3x-1)+(y+5)i=1-3i This question is from textbook College Algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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solve for x and y.
(3x-1)+(y+5)i=1-3i
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EQUATIONS:
Real Number part equality: 3x-1 = 1
Complex Number part equality: y+5 = -3
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3x = 2
x = 2/3
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y = -3-5 = -8
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Cheers,
Stan H.