Question

If (x+yi)+6i=2, what is x+y

Answer 1

-4

Explanation:

(x+yi)+6i=2

Set the real terms equal

x =2

Set the imaginary parts equal

y +6 = 0

Subtract 6 from each side

y+6-6=0-6

y = -6

We want to find x+y

2-6

-4