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OpenStudy (anonymous):

ab+ 2i = 7 +bi. If a and b are real numbers and if i^2 = -1, then what is the value of a? A) 3.5 B) 4 C) 4.5 D) 5 E) 5-i

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3.5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A 3.5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how did u get that answer :O can u explain it please

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes quite easy real part equal real and imaginary equal imaginay , u ger b=2 and ab=7

OpenStudy (anonymous):

and finally a=3.5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

got it or not?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3.5 . u get it by equating the real and imaginary parts

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

its clear now or not?

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