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Using the general form of complex numbers a + bi, what are the values of a and b for the number i - 6?

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Answer: a=-6; b=1

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the same thing as saying -6+1i. Therefore for the general form a+bi, a equals -6 and b equals 1

User ManojKiran
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Answer:

a = -6 and b = 1

Step-by-step explanation:

We have given a complex number.

i-6

We have to find the value of a and b using general form of complex numbers.

The general form of complex numbers is a+bi.

given complex number can be written as:

-6+1i

Comparing with general form , we have

a = -6 and b = 1 which is the answer.

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