Question

Find the real numbers x and y that make the equation true. (2 points)
-3 + yi = x + 6i

Answer 1

x = - 3, y = 6

Explanation:

For the 2 sides to be equal then the coefficients of the imaginary terms and the real terms must be equal.

Given

- 3 + yi = x + 6i , then

x = - 3 and y = 6