A & B are wrong please help
Identify the real and imaginary parts, respectively, of a complex number.

4 + (- 2i)
Select one:
a. 4 and 2((incorrect))
b. -4 and 2(( Incorrect))
c. 2 and 4
d. 4 and -2

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A & B are wrong please help 
Identify the real and imaginary parts, respectively, of a complex number.

4 + (- 2i)
Select one:
a. 4 and 2((incorrect))
b. -4 and 2(( Incorrect))
c. 2 and 4
d. 4 and -2

wmj259 · Answer

Notice that the formula for determining which number is real and which is not includes the SIGN before each number.

a+bi
or 
a-bi
or 
-a+bi
or -a-bi.

Notice that the the sign before each number DOES MATTER. 
(+ or -)REAL (+ or - )IMAGINARY

anonymous · Answer

$$4-2i$$ real part is $4$ imaginary part is $-2$

anonymous · Answer

So its D?

wmj259 · Answer

Thats correct.: Here's an example problem so I know you understood what I wrote.


-59+(-16i)