How do you find the values of m and n that make the equation (2m+5)+(1−n)i=−2+4i true?
1 Answer
Nov 23, 2016
Explanation:
For the 2 complex numbers to be equal, the coefficients of the real parts and the imaginary parts must be equal.
⇒2m+5=−2 and 1−n=4 solve:
2m+5=−2⇒m=−72 solve :
1−n=4⇒n=−3 Check.
⇒(2×−72)+5=−7+5=−2 and
1−(−3)=4
