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Question: Express 15-20i/1-2i in a+bi form.

I tried multiplying both sides by 1 + 2i, and got ((15-20i)(1+2i))/5

then i simplified that to 9i + 12.

but it says i got it wrong. i double checked my simplifaction steps and I didn't have a problem with that.

can somebody help me out?

Guest Feb 1, 2020

edited by Guest Feb 1, 2020

Melody · Answer 1 · 2020-02-01T12:24:49

I assume the question is really

Question: Express (15-20i)/(1-2i ) in a+bi form. Brackets are necessary!

\(\frac{15-20i}{1-2i}\\ =\frac{15-20i}{1-2i}*\frac{1+2i}{1+2i}\\ =\frac{15-20i+30i+40}{1+4}\\ =\frac{55-10i}{5}\\ =11-2i\\\)

Note: I have not checked my answer.