Question

4. If the difference of (2+10i) and (7+pi) is (-5+3i), then what is the value of p ?

Answer 1

p = 7

Explanation:

(2+10i) - (7+pi) = (-5+3i)

2-7 = -5

10i - pi = 3i

Subtract 10i from each side

-pi = 3i - 10i

-pi = -7i

Divide by -i

p = 7

That means p = 7