Find Real Numbers $a$ And $b$ Such That the Equation $a + b i = 10 - 12 i$

question 95

Multiple Choice

Find real numbers $a$ and $b$ such that the equation $a + b i = 10 - 12 i$ is true.

• A) \(a = - 10 , b = 12\)
• B) \(\quad a = 10 , b = 12\)
• C) \(\quad a = - 10 , b = - 12\)
• D) \(\quad a = 10 , b = - 12\)
• E) \(\quad a = 22 , b = - 2\)

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