Question

If 3+ (a + ib) = 5 + 8i, find the values of a and b.
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Answer 1

a+ib=8i

a=0

b=8............

Answer 2

3+(a+ib) = 5+8i

Here a=2,b=8 because if we add 3+2=5 and imaginary part is constant b=8