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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Find the real numbers x and y that make the equation true. -3 + yi = x + 6i

OpenStudy (quin100):

do u have any work done

OpenStudy (fibonaccichick666):

Great response @quin100 keep up the good work!

OpenStudy (freckles):

hint: this is a comparing type of problem you compare both sides to determine what x and y should be

OpenStudy (quin100):

thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-3 and 6?

OpenStudy (freckles):

well which are you calling x and which are you calling y? :)

OpenStudy (fibonaccichick666):

and can you show us your work please?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-3 is x and 6 is y

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i was told the portions were equal so I didn't do any work i just chose what were real numbers and assumed they were to be the same?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hello?

OpenStudy (fibonaccichick666):

uhm... almost/yes, flawed logic, but @freckles can you explain it for me, I can't find the right words

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