If z = -5 + 2i and , find values of x and y.
z = -5 + 2i ...(i)
...(ii)
Also, ...(iii)
From (iii) and (vi), -5 -5i = 5x - 4yi
Eqating real and imaginary parts, we get.
5x - 5 x = -1
and - 4y = -2 y =
Hence, x = -1 and y =