Question

Find the real numbers x and y that make the equation true.
5 + yi = x + 3i

Answer 1

Equate the real parts to get

5 = x

and the imaginary parts to get

yi = 3i

Answer 2

From there, I'm sure you can see what x and y are

Answer 3

I think @jim_thompson5910 meant to compare both the equations ..

and the rest is right

Answer 4

5 + yi = x + 3i
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5 + yi = x + 3i
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y = 3 and x = 5

Answer 5

got it?

Answer 6

that's a good way of looking at it (and displaying it) mathslover

Answer 7

:) that waas what i was thinking thanks:)

Answer 8

oh wow! Thanks to you both! I thought it was going to be more complicated!